CITY OF TOMAHAWK COMMON COUNCIL Tuesday, August 1, 2017 City Hall, Council Chambers 7:00PM 23 N 2nd Street AGENDA COUNCIL A. CALL TO ORDER

MEMBERS B. ROLL CALL STEVEN E TASKAY MAYOR C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TERM EXP. 2018 PRESIDING OFFICER D. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Public Hearing on the Recommended City of Tomahawk Proposed Comprehensive MICKEY LOKA Plan TERM EXP. 2019 E. PUBLIC COMMENTS (During this item on the agenda the Council listens to oral PATRICIA E. HASKIN comments from members of the public on non-agenda items. When speaking please TERM EXP. 2020 state your name and limit your time to five minutes.)

ALAN HANSON F. MINUTES – July 18, 2017 TERM EXP. 2018

JEFF KAHLE G. CHECKS – General Fund account checks 105187 – 105388, 4 automatic tax TERM EXP. 2019 withdrawals, 2 automatic deferred compensation withdrawals and 1 Employee Trust PRESIDENT Fund withdrawal in the total amount of $328,216.69, payroll checks 50865 – 50885 and direct deposit checks V6052– V6131 in the amount of $82,601.31 and Solid Waste DALE ERNST Fund checks 1499 – 1504 in the amount of $9,594.41 TERM EXP. 2020 H. REPORTS WILL GARSKE 1. Committee Reports TERM EXP. 2018 i. Planning and Zoning Commission ii. Board of Public Works MIKE LOKA iii. Health and Safety Committee TERM EXP. 2018 iv. Finance Committee

v. Park and Recreations Committee JIM GRAEBER TERM EXP. 2019 vi. Water and Sewer Utility Commission vii. Solid Waste and Recycling Committee STEVE “DING” BARTZ viii. Commission on Aging (Alderperson Mike Loka) TERM EXP. 2020 ix. Library Board (Alderperson Hanson) 2. Mayor’s Report 3. Written Report from Tomahawk Main Street Inc.

Any additions to this agenda will be added to the original posted at City Hall. Any person who has a qualifying disability as defined by the American’s with Disabilities Act, that requires the meeting or materials at the meeting to be in an accessible location or format must contact the Clerk-Treasurer at City Hall, 453-4040, at least three days prior to the meeting so any necessary arrangements can be made to accommodate each request. PLEASE TURN CELL PHONES ON SILENT DURING MEETINGS POSTED: 07/28/2017 Page 1 of 2

I. LICENSE AND PERMITS 1. Operator Licenses 2. Special Event – Tomahawk Lions Club – Thrilla on the Grilla – August 12, 2017 3. Special Event – Muscular Dystrophy Association – Tomahawk Fall Ride – September 14-16, 2017

J. ORDINANCES 1. An ordinance amending Chapter 78 Solid Waste, Section 78-21 Improper Disposal or Handling of Refuse and Recyclable Materials

K. NEXT MEETING 1. August 8, 2017 at 5:15PM 2. September 5, 2017 7:00PM

L. ADJOURN

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1 MINUTES OF THE COMMON COUNCIL 2 City of Tomahawk 3 City Council Chambers 4 July 18, 2017 5 6 CALL TO Mayor Steve Taskay called the meeting of the Common Council to order at 7:00PM. 7 ORDER 8 9 ROLL CALL Alderpersons present were Patricia Haskin, Alan Hanson, Dale Ernst, Jim Graeber, 10 Mickey Loka and Will Garske. Absent was Jeff Kahle, Mike Loka and Steve Bartz. 11 12 Also present was Mayor Steve Taskay, Police Chief Al Elvins, Clerk-Treasurer Amanda L. 13 Bartz and Office Assistant Brenda Crass. 14 15 Mayor TASKAY led the Common Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. 16 17 PUBLIC ERNST MOVED to enter Public Hearing and GRAEBER seconded. The VOTE was 18 HEARING unanimous. The Public Hearing was opened at 7:02PM. 19 20 1.) 2017-07, an ordinance amending Chapter 94 Traffic by Creating Section 94-77 Left 21 Turn Prohibited 22 23 Michele Kahle, Cruisers Driving School, handed out a position statement and explained 24 that a “J” turn is essentially the same as a “U” turn. She explained that there is a gray 25 area when issuing tickets, however, this ordinance would give the Police Department 26 “teeth” to issue a ticket. She stated she has seen multiple people leave an angle parking 27 place and pull out in the opposite direction which is extremely unsafe. Kahle stated this 28 is not a new concern as she was the Clerk in the 80’s and heard complaints about it then 29 and it is still a dangerous situation. She explained that posting a few signs will also help 30 to alleviate the dangers of “J” turns. Kahle questioned the Police Department that if 31 there was an accident who would be ticketed as both people would be at the fault as it 32 is impossible to see a vehicle coming from the other way. 33 34 Chief ELVINS stated he had Officer Duplayee watch for two hours by Cruisers and he did 35 not report any “J” turns and it is not prosecutable through an attorney. 36 37 Kahle stated that any state statute is prosecutable. She reiterated she can’t imagine a 38 law officer that wouldn’t want the tools to prevent dangerous situations from 39 happening. 40

Common Council July 18, 2017 Page 1 of 8 1 Kahle explained the lighting on Main Street looks great, however, it is dim lit and 2 dangerous at night. She explained the population in Tomahawk has stayed constant 3 over the years, however, this type of situation is becoming rampant. 4 5 Clarann Stocker explained when she was the Mayor this issue was also brought up to 6 Chief ELVINS and he was asked to consider it and was told it was not applicable and 7 wasn’t necessary. 8 9 Debra Cherney, Cruisers Driving School, stated she has a front row seat at Cruisers to 10 Wisconsin Avenue and sees this happen multiple times daily. She explained that she 11 saw someone who was going East on Wisconsin Avenue, pulled into the Cheese Shoppe 12 and pulled out and to head East again on her way to tonight’s meeting. She explained 13 that she sees a lot of vehicles crossing over two lanes and making a “Y” turn, which are 14 only legal where “U” turns are legal, which is illegal mid-block. She explained that she 15 has worked for an insurance firm and adoption of this ordinance would help insurance 16 companies and citizens with their claims. Cherney stated that people that are backing 17 out are typically looking behind them to their right and this can be solved with this 18 simple ordinance. 19 20 Rejeana Ebert questioned how the Courts would view this ordinance/citation. Clerk 21 BARTZ clarified that the municipal court has not seen a ticket yet for this situation. 22 23 Kathy Tobin clarified that this is a daily occurrence in front of the post office and the 24 Leader office on Wisconsin Avenue. 25 26 2.) Abandonment, vacation and discontinuance of the alleys between Bradley Farm 27 Road and School Road 28 29 Robert Wallis, 226 Bradley Farm Road, stated he owns Lot 8 and this vacation will cut off 30 access to his back yard. He stated that there isn’t anywhere for him to put a driveway as 31 it is adjoined by wetland. He stated he bought the property 20 years ago and thought 32 the alley would always be there with access to his back yard. He stated he feels if the 33 City grants them the vacation they are taking away from him and giving it to someone 34 else. Wallis explained he is a business owner in the City and owns two properties and is 35 looking at buying another. 36 37 Amy Peterson clarified they have a verbal agreement with Wallis regarding access to his 38 back yard. 39 40 Wallis stated he has asked for a written agreement, however, the Peterson family 41 refuses to give him one. He stated he has been using the alley for three years and will 42 continue to do so. He explained he has asked them to move their boats and cable-gate 43 and they have done improvements to the alley. He reiterated the alley does not belong

Common Council July 18, 2017 Page 2 of 8 1 to them and they are already making improvements to it. He explained that if he had a 2 written agreement he would be in favor of the vacation. 3 4 Peterson explained that this was approved three years ago and the City was asked to 5 install a culvert and mow the area. She explained that there have been trailers and 6 other items by the alley, however, they have not blocked Wallis’s access to his property. 7 She reiterated they have always been fair to their neighbors. 8 9 Wallis questioned if there were meetings previous three years ago as he was not made 10 aware of them. 11 12 GRAEBER MOVED to close the Public Hearing and HASKIN seconded. The VOTE was 13 unanimous. The Public Hearing was closed at 7:29PM. 14 15 MICKEY LOKA excused himself from the meeting at 7:30PM. 16 17 PUBLIC There were no public comments. 18 COMMENTS 19 20 MINUTES GRAEBER MOVED to approve the June 06, 2017 minutes and GARSKE seconded. The 21 VOTE was unanimous. 22 23 CHECKS GRAEBER MOVED to approve General Fund account checks 105165 – 105286, 6 24 automatic tax withdrawals, 2 automatic deferred compensation withdrawals and 1 TIF 25 Payment and 1 Employee Trust Fund withdrawal in the total amount of $304,287.35, 26 payroll checks 50820 – 50864 and direct deposit checks V5966 – V6051 in the amount of 27 $98,000.87 and Solid Waste Fund checks 1490 – 1498 in the amount of $18,292.26 and 28 HASKIN seconded. The VOTE was unanimous. 29 30 GRAEBER MOVED to change the agenda order and resolve the resolutions and 31 ordinances first and HANSON seconded. The VOTE was unanimous. 32 33 RESOLUTIONS 1.) Resolution Vacation of the Alleys Between Bradley Farm Road and School Road 34 35 ERNST MOVED to approve the resolution to vacate the alleys between Bradley Farm 36 Road and School Road and GRAEBER seconded. 37 38 Discussion ensured regarding a written easement if the land is sold to ensure that Wallis 39 has access to his back yard. 40 41 Jayson Peterson stated that safety is also a concern as there have been yard items 42 stolen and traffic does come down the alley. 43

Common Council July 18, 2017 Page 3 of 8 1 Amy Peterson clarified that Wallis does have access to his back yard, however, the 2 pathway is not large enough for a vehicle to pass through. 3 4 HASKIN stated the Peterson family has maintained the alley and suggested the alley be 5 vacated between Lots 6, 3, 4 and 5. 6 7 Wallis clarified that the alley does not belong to the Peterson family and they are not 8 required to keep it up. 9 10 Amy Peterson clarified they do have dogs and children that run around the yard and 11 that safety continues to be an issue with traffic coming down the alley. Wallis clarified 12 that he has not seen much traffic come down the alley. 13 14 HASKIN suggested an “L” alley to alleviate the issue and stop traffic from coming down 15 the alley and stated that she cannot be in favor of this as it is preventing Wallis from 16 accessing his backyard. 17 18 Discussion followed regarding the abandonment of a section. 19 20 HANSON suggested a gate be put to prevent traffic. 21 22 HASKIN stated that making the alley accessible does not elevate the safety issue. She 23 reiterated that an “L” shape makes more sense. 24 25 The VOTE was 1-4 with ERNST in favor of the motion and HANSON, GARSKE, HASKIN, 26 and GRAEBER opposed. Motion fails. 27 28 ORDINANCES 1.) 2017-07, an ordinance amending Chapter 94 Traffic by Creating Section 94-77 Left 29 Turn Prohibited 30 31 ERNST MOVED to approve the ordinance as presented and GRAEBER seconded. 32 33 Chief ELVINS explained that Wisconsin Avenue is poorly designed and that it is 34 practically unheard of to see angled parking on both sides of the street. He agreed it is a 35 flawed design and is difficult to see out of a parking spot when backing up. Chief ELVINS 36 stated that enforceability is difficult and he does not have an officer who can sit and 37 monitor the area. He reiterated that there isn’t a way to effectively enforce this 38 ordinance. 39 40 Chief ELVINS stated that Rhinelander corrected the angle parking by making one side of 41 the street parallel parking, however, that caused businesses to lose parking. 42 43 Clarann Stocker stated there should be an ordinance in effect so that it can be enforced. 44

Common Council July 18, 2017 Page 4 of 8 1 Mayor TASKAY stated that with the ordinance it would make it easier to decipher who is 2 at fault. 3 4 HANSON questioned if Chief ELVINS was against the adoption of the ordinance. Chief 5 ELVINS clarified that he does not see a need for it. 6 7 Michele Kahle clarified that it is a gray area, however, if there is an ordinance in effect it 8 would help alleviate the issue. 9 10 ERNST stated that currently there is nothing in effect to prosecute someone, and this 11 would eliminate the confusion and help solidify the prosecution. 12 13 Mayor TASKAY clarified that it isn’t really a “U” turn and someone could use this to their 14 defense. He reiterated this truly is a grey area. 15 16 Clarann Stocker stated there are many citizens that talk about this and don’t like that it 17 is happening so often on Main Street. 18 19 GARSKE stated he has spoken to businesses, residents and visitors and feels like there 20 isn’t a majority vote on either side. 21 22 HASKIN reiterated that it is an epidemic. 23 24 GARSKE stated that there are already too many signs that people don’t pay attention to. 25 He suggested putting cones in the middle of the road to prevent people from crossing 26 over the center line. 27 28 HASKIN stated this isn’t the first time something like this has happened and to adopt a 29 ordinance would help stop people from doing it. 30 31 HASKIN called question. 32 33 The ROLL CALL VOTE was 3-1 with ERNST, GRAEBER, and HASKIN in favor of the 34 ordnance, GARSKE opposed and HANSON abstaining from voting. Motion passes. 35 36 REPORTS 1.) Committee Reports 37 38 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION – Mayor TASKAY reported the Planning and 39 Zoning Commission met earlier in the day and discussed a raze order effective 20 days 40 from June 30, 2017. 41 42 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS – Mayor TASKAY reported the Board of Public Works met 43 earlier in the evening and approved the promotion of Derek Dotter to Crewman II, fiber 44 optic cable installation from Frontier on Water Works Road, and COLE reported they will

Common Council July 18, 2017 Page 5 of 8 1 begin chip sealing July 31 and crack sealing August 14. He stated they received a $5,000 2 donation for sealant. He reported that the study has been completed on Bradley Farm 3 Road and they will be starting the bid process. Mayor TASKAY reported that Kwik Trip 4 should be opened by August 21. 5 6 HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE – GRAEBER reported the Health and Safety 7 Committee met earlier in the evening and discussed the pet violation at 227 Merrill 8 Avenue and to inform them they still do not meet the expectations as the ordinance 9 reads. He stated they approved a waiver for the number of pets at 201 West Wisconsin 10 Avenue as they have been trying to get down to four animals however the Humane 11 Society if full. He stated they also discussed property maintenance on Kings Road and 12 reviewed the police and fire reports. 13 14 FINANCE COMMITTEE – GRAEBER reported the Finance Committee met earlier in the 15 evening and approved checks, reviewed the General Fund Financial Report, reviewed 16 the Water and Sewer Report and approved the Library budget. 17 18 PARK AND RECREATIONS COMMITTEE – There was nothing new to report. 19 20 WATER AND SEWER UTILITY COMMISSION – Clerk BARTZ stated the Water and Sewer 21 Utility Commission met June 27 and received the report from Town and Country 22 regarding the well house upgrades and discussed infiltration into the sanitary sewer. 23 She stated they are researching sump pumps in the City as the treatment plant is over 24 its permitted limits. She stated the culverts on Dean Road were washed out and were 25 replaced with a larger culvert. 26 27 SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING COMMITTEE – The Solid Waste and Recycling Committee 28 did not meet this month. 29 30 COMMISSION ON AGING – There was nothing new to report. 31 32 LIBRARY BOARD – HANSON reported Rejeana Ebert is the new president of the Library 33 Board and they have been trying to find a new director to replace Mary Dunn and they 34 have come to the conclusion that they are not offering a large enough salary. After 35 much discussion, they decided to raise the starting wage from $39,000 to $42,500 to 36 help with the hiring process. He stated that the next two candidates declined the 37 position. Marilyn Nick is willing to help and work part time. 38 39 Clarann Stocker questioned why the position is difficult to fill. Rejeana Ebert stated that 40 librarians wear a lot of hats and the position is not just a librarian. 41 42

Common Council July 18, 2017 Page 6 of 8 1 2.) Mayor’s Report 2 3 Mayor TASKAY reported he has been out of the state and will start meetings with the 4 Mayor next month. 5 6 3.) Written Report from Tomahawk Main Street, Inc. 7 8 The Common Council reviewed the written report as presented. 9 10 LICENSE AND 1.) Operator Licenses 11 PERMITS 12 GRAEBER MOVED to approve the operator licenses as presented and HASKIN seconded. 13 The VOTE was unanimous. 14 15 2.) 2017 – 2018 Liquor License 16 17 GRAEBER MOVED to approve the 2017 – 2018 liquor license as presented and GARSKE 18 seconded. The VOTE was unanimous. 19 20 3.) 2017 – 2018 Tobacco License 21 22 GRAEBER MOVED to approve the 2017 – 2018 tobacco license as presented and HASKIN 23 seconded. The VOTE was unanimous. 24 25 4.) Special Event – Tomahawk Regional Chamber of Commerce – Brat Fry & Bon Fire – 26 September 14, 2017 27 28 GRAEBER MOVED to approve the special event application as presented and GARSKE 29 seconded. The VOTE was unanimous. 30 31 5.) Special Event – Veterans of Foreign Wars, Wurl-Feind-Ingman Post 2687 – 32 Tomahawk Fall Ride – September 15-16, 2017 (Request to Waive Open Intoxicants 33 from 5:00PM to Midnight on September 15th and from 3:00PM to Midnight on 34 September 16th) 35 36 GRAEBER MOVED to approve the special event application as presented and GARSKE 37 seconded. The VOTE was unanimous. 38 39 6.) Special Event – Muscular Dystrophy Association – Tomahawk Fall Ride – September 40 14-16, 2017 41 42 This item is postponed to the next meeting pending the payment of event fees. 43

Common Council July 18, 2017 Page 7 of 8 1 RESOLUTIONS 2.) A resolution authorizing representative to file applications for financial assistance 2 from the State of Wisconsin Environmental Improvement Fund 3 4 GRAEBER moved to approve the resolution as presented and HASKIN seconded. The 5 VOTE was unanimous. 6 7 3.) Resolution declaring official intent to reimburse expenditures for well house 8 renovation 9 10 GRAEBER MOVED to approve the resolution as presented and HASKIN seconded. The 11 VOTE was unanimous. 12 13 OTHER 1.) Approval of the 2018 Tomahawk Public Library Budget 14 BUSINESS 15 HASKIN moved to approve the 2018 Tomahawk Public Library Budget as presented and 16 ERNST seconded. The VOTE was unanimous. 17 18 NEXT The next meeting of the Common Council will be August 1, 2017 at 7:00PM at City 19 MEETING Hall in the Council Chambers. 20 21 ADJOURN GRAEBER MOVED to adjourn the meeting of the Common Council and GARSKE 22 seconded. The VOTE was unanimous. The meeting of the Common Council was 23 adjourned at 8:38PM. 24 25 Approved: DRAFT 26 Mayor Steve Taskay 27 28 29 Clerk-Treasurer Amanda L. Bartz, CMC, WCMC

Common Council July 18, 2017 Page 8 of 8 7/25/2017 9:39 AM Reprint Check Register - Quick Report - ALL Page: 1

ACCT 1ST MERIT - GENERAL FUND CHECKING ALL Checks Posted From: 7/01/2017 From Account: Thru: 7/25/2017 Thru Account: Check Nbr Check Date Payee Amount ______ETF 7/14/2017 WISCONSIN DEPT. OF EMPLOYE TRUST FUNDS 17,087.60 70337 7/25/2017 CUB SCOUT pACK #548 -15.00 72214 7/07/2017 REDMOND, KAREN -15.00 72452 7/25/2017 SACRED HEART AODA ALUMNI ASSOC -15.00 72708 7/25/2017 WISCONSIN DEPT. OF REVENUE -10.00 77624 7/25/2017 TAYLOR, KEN -15.00 78980 7/25/2017 ALPINE BOOK -19.48 79988 7/21/2017 L.E.T.O.A. -20.00 80950 7/25/2017 GENERAL MOTORS -19.48 80950 7/25/2017 GENERAL MOTORS 19.48 80950 7/25/2017 GENERAL MOTORS -4.81 105196 7/21/2017 WRAP RIGHT GRAPHICS -140.00 105287 7/06/2017 TOMAHAWK COMMUNITY BANK 42,000.00 105288 7/10/2017 BAKER & TAYLOR BOOKS 1,367.47 105289 7/10/2017 CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT 41.34 105290 7/10/2017 COMPLETE OFFICE 222.01 105291 7/10/2017 DEMCO INC 107.63 105292 7/10/2017 DUNN, MARY 46.80 105293 7/10/2017 GALE/CENGAGE LEARNING 47.23 105294 7/10/2017 KUSTOM KARPET KLEANERS INC 1,050.00 105295 7/10/2017 LINCOLN INDUSTRIES 497.90 105296 7/10/2017 MARATHON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY 12.00 105297 7/10/2017 MICROMARKETING LLC 179.99 105298 7/10/2017 NELSONS COUNTY MARKET 3.45 105299 7/10/2017 QUILL CORPORATION 310.33 105300 7/10/2017 ROBIN MYRE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING LLC 228.70 105301 7/10/2017 ROBINSON, CYNTHIA 35.10 105302 7/10/2017 SATURDAY EVENING POST 38.00 105303 7/10/2017 STATE BAR OF WISCONSIN 198.17 105304 7/10/2017 TOMAHAWK LEADER INC 66.30 105305 7/10/2017 TRULY REMARKABLE LOON 375.00 105306 7/07/2017 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 151.96 105307 7/07/2017 LABOR ASSOC OF WISCONSIN INC 218.25 7/25/2017 9:39 AM Reprint Check Register - Quick Report - ALL Page: 2

ACCT 1ST MERIT - GENERAL FUND CHECKING ALL Checks Posted From: 7/01/2017 From Account: Thru: 7/25/2017 Thru Account: Check Nbr Check Date Payee Amount ______105308 7/07/2017 REDMOND, KAREN 15.00 105309 7/07/2017 TAIV 1,125.00 105310 7/07/2017 TOMAHAWK MUNICIPAL UTILITIES 18,301.75 105311 7/07/2017 WISCONSIN PUBLIC SERVICE 5,602.44 105312 7/12/2017 BP 1,146.53 105313 7/14/2017 ADVANCED SAFETY TECHNOLOGY INC 604.86 105314 7/14/2017 AUTO OWNER'S LIFE INSURANCE 40.34 105315 7/14/2017 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 315.93 105316 7/14/2017 CHUCKS SPORT SHOP 190.00 105317 7/14/2017 EAGLE WASTE & RECYCLING INC. 44.52 105318 7/14/2017 EAGLE WASTE & RECYCLING INC. 1,265.21 105319 7/14/2017 ELK RIVER ASSESSMENTS 5,250.00 105320 7/14/2017 HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK 1,248.53 105321 7/14/2017 KAPELLUSCH, RENEE 50.00 105322 7/14/2017 MARATHON COUNTY UW EXTENSION 250.00 105323 7/14/2017 MINNESOTA LIFE 549.46 105324 7/14/2017 SECURITY HEALTH PLAN 49,221.34 105325 7/14/2017 SHELL 2,128.09 105326 7/14/2017 TOMAHAWK ACE HARDWARE 917.34 105327 7/14/2017 TOMAHAWK BP 21.47 105328 7/14/2017 TOMAHAWK BUILDER'S SUPPLY CO 124.77 105329 7/14/2017 VERIZON WIRELESS 303.11 105330 7/14/2017 VERIZON WIRELESS 227.53 105331 7/14/2017 WISCONSIN PUBLIC SERVICE 5,411.78 105332 7/18/2017 TOMAHAWK COMMUNITY BANK 41,000.00 105333 7/21/2017 AFLAC 1,136.04 105334 7/21/2017 AUTO OWNER'S LIFE INSURANCE 84.61 105335 7/21/2017 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 303.18 105336 7/21/2017 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 261.53 105337 7/21/2017 DEFOOR, LUCY 50.00 105338 7/21/2017 EXXON MOBIL 455.34 105339 7/21/2017 FRIENDS OF LAKE MOHAWKSIN 3,000.00 105340 7/21/2017 FRONTIER 151.21 7/25/2017 9:39 AM Reprint Check Register - Quick Report - ALL Page: 3

ACCT 1ST MERIT - GENERAL FUND CHECKING ALL Checks Posted From: 7/01/2017 From Account: Thru: 7/25/2017 Thru Account: Check Nbr Check Date Payee Amount ______105341 7/21/2017 MILESTONE SENIOR LIVING, LLC 14,294.91 105342 7/21/2017 MTAW 30.00 105343 7/21/2017 ROCK, DIANA 50.00 105344 7/21/2017 TOMAHAWK MUNICIPAL UTILITIES 18,301.75 105345 7/21/2017 UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - EXTENSION 80.00 105346 7/21/2017 WISCONSIN PUBLIC SERVICE 30.05 105347 7/24/2017 NYSTROM, EDWARD 240.16 105348 7/25/2017 1STAYD 145.32 105349 7/25/2017 AUCA CHICAGO MC LOCKBOX 345.44 105350 7/25/2017 BIRCHFIELD NURSERIES INC 150.00 105351 7/25/2017 BOB'S POWER CENTER LLC 230.85 105352 7/25/2017 BUMPER TO BUMPER TOMAHAWK 51.08 105353 7/25/2017 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 169.94 105354 7/25/2017 CINCINNATI INSURANCE COMPANY 150.00 105355 7/25/2017 CITY OF MERRILL 2,302.00 105356 7/25/2017 CITY OF TOMAHAWK PETTY CASH 217.37 105357 7/25/2017 COUNTY MATERIALS CORPORATION 418.56 105358 7/25/2017 CUSTOM MOWING & BRUSH CUTTING 1,100.00 105359 7/25/2017 FARRELL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY CO, INC 333.91 105360 7/25/2017 FOLEY TREE SERVICE 650.00 105361 7/25/2017 FRONTIER 238.03 105362 7/25/2017 H & S DIESEL TRUCK & TRAILER 349.44 105363 7/25/2017 H & S SERVICE CENTER 71.88 105364 7/25/2017 HILGENDORF, DAVID 1,954.58 105365 7/25/2017 HOMETOWN FEED MILL 438.00 105366 7/25/2017 HUFFCUTT CONCRETE INC 5,860.00 105367 7/25/2017 LINCOLN CNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT 151.31 105368 7/25/2017 MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC. NW7128 518.35 105369 7/25/2017 MARINE TOPS UNLIMITED - NORTHWOODS 200.00 105370 7/25/2017 NAPA AUTO PARTS 53.17 105371 7/25/2017 NASSCO 398.89 105372 7/25/2017 NORTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN 2,500.00 105373 7/25/2017 NORTHWOODS LUBE & TIRE 107.60 7/25/2017 9:39 AM Reprint Check Register - Quick Report - ALL Page: 4

ACCT 1ST MERIT - GENERAL FUND CHECKING ALL Checks Posted From: 7/01/2017 From Account: Thru: 7/25/2017 Thru Account: Check Nbr Check Date Payee Amount ______105374 7/25/2017 NORTHWOODS SUPERIOR CHEMICAL CORP 459.01 105375 7/25/2017 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC 10.78 105376 7/25/2017 OH JAY SERVICES 20.00 105377 7/25/2017 RADIO SHACK 21.99 105378 7/25/2017 REI ENGINEERING, INC 10,700.00 105379 7/25/2017 REMINGTON OIL COMPANY INC 323.60 105380 7/25/2017 RENT-A-FLASH 329.66 105381 7/25/2017 SIRCHIE FINGER PRINT LABORATORIES 316.95 105382 7/25/2017 STIK UM' GRAPHIC DESIGNS 172.50 105383 7/25/2017 TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT 6,492.76 105384 7/25/2017 TOMAHAWK BATTERY & REBUILDING LLC 114.99 105385 7/25/2017 TOMAHAWK LEADER INC 926.17 105386 7/25/2017 TOMAHAWK MUNICIPAL UTILITIES 1,474.11 105387 7/25/2017 TOWN OF BRADLEY 12,754.60 105388 7/25/2017 WJJQ RADIO STATION-ALBERT BROADCASTING INC. 45.00 Empower 7/07/2017 EMPOWER 1,856.00 Empower 7/21/2017 EMPOWER 1,856.00 Tax Withdraw 7/07/2017 EFTPS - FEDERAL TAXES 14,401.35 Tax Withdraw 7/07/2017 STATE WITHHOLDING 2,519.85 Tax Withdraw 7/21/2017 EFTPS - FEDERAL TAXES 13,987.02 Tax Withdraw 7/21/2017 STATE WITHHOLDING 2,473.91

Grand Total 328,216.69 7/25/2017 9:36 AM Reprint Check Register - Quick Report - ALL Page: 1

ACCT TCB - PAYROLL ALL Checks Posted From: 7/01/2017 From Account: Thru: 7/25/2017 Thru Account: Check Nbr Check Date Payee Amount ______50865 7/07/2017 ARTHUR, DALE J 99.73 50866 7/07/2017 BORCHARDT, SCOTT 66.50 50867 7/07/2017 BOREM, STEVEN 1,389.97 50868 7/07/2017 DUPLAYEE, JOHN J 1,180.95 50869 7/07/2017 HETZEL, BRUCE 66.50 50870 7/07/2017 LEITZ, ALLEN 108.00 50871 7/07/2017 LINTEREUR, ZEPHYR Z 32.43 50872 7/07/2017 PAULSON, WILLIAM J 99.73 50873 7/07/2017 PINTENS, ANN C 110.82 50874 7/07/2017 SLONSKI, KRISTIN M 399.72 50875 7/07/2017 STRELOW, BRANDON P 469.52 50876 7/07/2017 THIEMER III, RICHARD E 257.54 50877 7/07/2017 TOLLEFSON, THOMAS 460.07 50878 7/07/2017 WATRUBA, ALYSIA 1,360.19 50879 7/21/2017 BOREM, STEVEN 1,413.27 50880 7/21/2017 DUPLAYEE, JOHN J 1,215.81 50881 7/21/2017 LINTEREUR, ZEPHYR Z 32.43 50882 7/21/2017 DUPLAYEE, JOHN J 661.20 50883 7/21/2017 TOLLEFSON, THOMAS 50.81 50884 7/21/2017 WANTA, LORETTA 355.04 50885 7/21/2017 WATRUBA, ALYSIA 304.82 V6052 7/07/2017 BARTZ, AMANDA 1,199.03 V6053 7/07/2017 BUCKWALTER, STEVE W. 1,603.38 V6054 7/07/2017 COLE, JOHNATHON G 1,682.02 V6055 7/07/2017 CRASS, BRENDA 338.85 V6056 7/07/2017 DOERING, CHYANNYE L 568.71 V6057 7/07/2017 DOTTER, DEREK J 1,041.20 V6058 7/07/2017 DOWNING-MARINO, AMY G 136.88 V6059 7/07/2017 DUNN, MARY E 991.21 V6060 7/07/2017 ELVINS, ALFRED 1,637.72 V6061 7/07/2017 HEPPNER, JR., JACK 1,124.26 V6062 7/07/2017 JARVENSIVU, JUSTIN R 537.34 V6063 7/07/2017 JELINEK, WILLIAM J. 1,202.14 7/25/2017 9:36 AM Reprint Check Register - Quick Report - ALL Page: 2

ACCT TCB - PAYROLL ALL Checks Posted From: 7/01/2017 From Account: Thru: 7/25/2017 Thru Account: Check Nbr Check Date Payee Amount ______V6064 7/07/2017 KRAUS, JASON A 698.64 V6065 7/07/2017 KRICH, MICHAEL D 1,208.15 V6066 7/07/2017 LARSON, SHARON 586.54 V6067 7/07/2017 MAXSON, JACOB M 574.55 V6068 7/07/2017 MILLER, ANNETTE M 777.03 V6069 7/07/2017 PAGENKOPF, PEGGY 160.32 V6070 7/07/2017 PICL, RYAN A 1,337.51 V6071 7/07/2017 PUESTOW, ALLISON 851.40 V6072 7/07/2017 RENN, MAGGEE J 537.34 V6073 7/07/2017 RENN, STEVEN 575.72 V6074 7/07/2017 RICHSON, ROXANNE 373.81 V6075 7/07/2017 ROBINSON, CYNTHIA 463.98 V6076 7/07/2017 ROSENMEIER, NICHOLAS J 1,299.05 V6077 7/07/2017 SCHERER, RONI KAY 0.00 V6078 7/07/2017 SHERMAN, ABBEY L. 1,245.67 V6079 7/07/2017 SHERMAN, ZACHARY R 1,111.90 V6080 7/07/2017 STRASSMAN, JEFFREY A 1,103.49 V6081 7/07/2017 STRELOW, BRANDON P 1,402.35 V6082 7/07/2017 SUSA, BRETT 1,492.00 V6083 7/07/2017 TASKAY, STEVEN E 163.11 V6084 7/07/2017 TEAL, KAY L 786.90 V6085 7/07/2017 THIEMER III, RICHARD E 1,365.27 V6086 7/07/2017 TOLLEFSON, THOMAS 1,301.53 V6087 7/07/2017 VAN DE WEERD, DAVID A. 1,254.61 V6088 7/07/2017 VON SCHRADER, CAMBRYA 564.51 V6089 7/07/2017 WANTA, LORETTA 1,115.12 V6090 7/07/2017 WATRUBA, ALYSIA 1,165.79 V6091 7/07/2017 ZELTON, MARY KAY 161.35 V6092 7/21/2017 BARTZ, AMANDA 1,204.49 V6093 7/21/2017 BUCKWALTER, STEVE W. 1,986.36 V6094 7/21/2017 COLE, JOHNATHON G 1,682.02 V6095 7/21/2017 CRASS, BRENDA 291.84 V6096 7/21/2017 DOERING, CHYANNYE L 527.24 7/25/2017 9:36 AM Reprint Check Register - Quick Report - ALL Page: 3

ACCT TCB - PAYROLL ALL Checks Posted From: 7/01/2017 From Account: Thru: 7/25/2017 Thru Account: Check Nbr Check Date Payee Amount ______V6097 7/21/2017 DOTTER, DEREK J 1,043.15 V6098 7/21/2017 DOWNING-MARINO, AMY G 136.88 V6099 7/21/2017 DUNN, MARY E 991.21 V6100 7/21/2017 ELVINS, ALFRED 1,674.82 V6101 7/21/2017 HEPPNER, JR., JACK 1,204.20 V6102 7/21/2017 JARVENSIVU, JUSTIN R 501.12 V6103 7/21/2017 JELINEK, WILLIAM J. 1,332.56 V6104 7/21/2017 KRAUS, JASON A 703.58 V6105 7/21/2017 KRICH, MICHAEL D 1,194.59 V6106 7/21/2017 LARSON, SHARON 733.18 V6107 7/21/2017 MAXSON, JACOB M 513.37 V6108 7/21/2017 MILLER, ANNETTE M 783.86 V6109 7/21/2017 PAGENKOPF, PEGGY 172.34 V6110 7/21/2017 PICL, RYAN A 1,440.41 V6111 7/21/2017 PUESTOW, ALLISON 846.20 V6112 7/21/2017 RENN, MAGGEE J 498.03 V6113 7/21/2017 RENN, STEVEN 486.52 V6114 7/21/2017 RICHSON, ROXANNE 346.75 V6115 7/21/2017 ROBINSON, CYNTHIA 463.98 V6116 7/21/2017 ROSENMEIER, NICHOLAS J 1,304.93 V6117 7/21/2017 SCHERER, RONI KAY 0.00 V6118 7/21/2017 SHERMAN, ABBEY L. 1,245.67 V6119 7/21/2017 SHERMAN, ZACHARY R 1,203.95 V6120 7/21/2017 STRASSMAN, JEFFREY A 1,183.43 V6121 7/21/2017 STRELOW, BRANDON P 1,283.52 V6122 7/21/2017 SUSA, BRETT 1,544.30 V6123 7/21/2017 TASKAY, STEVEN E 163.11 V6124 7/21/2017 TEAL, KAY L 845.66 V6125 7/21/2017 THIEMER III, RICHARD E 1,266.42 V6126 7/21/2017 TOLLEFSON, THOMAS 1,332.57 V6127 7/21/2017 VAN DE WEERD, DAVID A. 1,435.75 V6128 7/21/2017 VON SCHRADER, CAMBRYA 572.97 V6129 7/21/2017 WANTA, LORETTA 1,135.79 7/25/2017 9:36 AM Reprint Check Register - Quick Report - ALL Page: 4

ACCT TCB - PAYROLL ALL Checks Posted From: 7/01/2017 From Account: Thru: 7/25/2017 Thru Account: Check Nbr Check Date Payee Amount ______V6130 7/21/2017 WATRUBA, ALYSIA 1,263.71 V6131 7/21/2017 ZELTON, MARY KAY 185.40

Grand Total 82,601.31 7/25/2017 11:48 AM Reprint Check Register - Full Report - ALL Page: 1

ACCT 1ST MERIT - SOLID WASTE CHECKING ALL Checks Posted From: 7/01/2017 From Account: Thru: 7/25/2017 Thru Account: Check Nbr Check Date Payee Amount ______1499 7/07/2017 CITY OF TOMAHAWK Payroll 630-00-15010-000-000 Due from/to General Fund 212.44 7/7 Payroll Total 212.44 ______1500 7/14/2017 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE Supplies 630-00-53635-000-000 EDUCATION/SUPPLIES 119.85 Postage for Billing 5/17 Total 119.85 ______1501 7/14/2017 EAGLE WASTE & RECYCLING INC. Collection 630-00-53633-000-000 COLLECTION (EAGLE WASTE) 5,000.00 261999 Trash Services Total 5,000.00 ______1502 7/14/2017 HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK Credit Card Purchases 630-00-53631-290-000 SOLID WASTE - OTHER CONTR SVC 209.00 0487 ReoTemp Instrument Total 209.00 ______1503 7/14/2017 VERIZON WIRELESS Adminsitration 630-00-53634-000-000 ADMINISTRATION 53.12 715-966-5144 Total 53.12 ______1504 7/25/2017 EAGLE WASTE & RECYCLING INC. Collection 630-00-53633-000-000 COLLECTION (EAGLE WASTE) 4,000.00 261999 Trash Services Total 4,000.00 ______

Grand Total 9,594.41

Report to the Tomahawk Common Council August 1, 2017 By Michelle Kennedy Hogan Executive Director of Tomahawk Main Street

The Tomahawk Main Street Board of Directors met on July 12, 2017 and discussed the Fall Fest as well as additional fundraiser ideas for the Fall Ride. The Fall Fest will be held on Saturday, Oct. 28 and will hopefully include many activities for families downtown, including the traditional trick or treating through the downtown businesses.

Main Street is considering a Fall Fest 5k Color Run, to be held the morning of the Fall Festival on Oct. 28. There will also be a community-wide scarecrow making contest the weeks before the Fall Fest.

John Cole and Michelle will hold a quarterly meeting for BID businesses and other interested people on August 16, 2017 at 7pm at the Pine Tree Supper Club. This is the first meeting of its kind and it is designed to engage the downtown businesses with the Main Street program as well as the City of Tomahawk. Items to be discussed include weeding the downtown flowers, sidewalk maintenance, and anything else businesses want to discuss.

The Sidewalk Sale and Craft Fair is coming up on August 4th and 5th. I have alerted the Tomahawk Police Department about the hours and am aware of previous issues regarding blocking the sidewalk. We will be setting up around 9am and running the sales and fair from 10am - 4pm both days.

The Tomahawk Main Street website has been redesigned and is now live. Michelle redesigned the site over the last several weeks and views it as a working document, subject to changes and updates as needed. A weekly email newsletter will go out and a sign-up form is available on the site. Meeting minutes for all of the Main Street committees and board will no longer be on the website but Michelle can email them or print them for anyone needing a copy.

Operators ‐ Next Meeting Approval PD One Two Pro‐ Temp‐ License LastName FirstName Effictive Experation Fee Review Year Year visional orary # Date Date

571 Duncan Sean 8/1/2017 6/30/2019 $40.00 568 Larson Katlyn 8/1/2017 6/30/2019 $40.00 569 Luse Brenda 8/1/2017 6/30/2019 $40.00 570 Rozell Jessica 8/1/2017 6/30/2019 $40.00 566 Schwaller Norma 8/1/2017 6/30/2019 $40.00 567 Smith Deborah 8/1/2017 6/30/2019 $40.00 $240.00

Tuesday, July 25, 2017 Page 1 of 1 City of Tomahawk Health and Safety Committee

Thrilla on the Grilla August 12, 2017

EVENT INFORMATION This event is sponsored by the Tomahawk Lions Club. The event will be a barbeque rib and side dish contest. The event will be starting at 11:00am and ending at 5:00pm on August 12, 2017. The event is held on Wisconsin Avenue. The estimated attendance will be 1500+. There will be food concession and alcohol sales.

All paperwork has been included with the application except a Certificate of Insurance listing the City of Tomahawk as an additional insured for $1,000,000. The application fees have not been paid, estimated costs are $25.00 application fee, $10.00 for a Temporary Class B Picnic License, $16.00 for 16 barricades, and $100.00 for 4 electrical services. ($151.00 total)

1. CITY RESOURCES • Fire Department – No additional services are required. • Public Works – Barricades and power boxes will be set out Friday during regular hours. Park crew will make sure power boxes are powered up at 5:00am while doing their regular garbage rounds. Power boxes will have to be pulled down on overtime hours. o Personnel Costs:$376.02 o Equipment Costs: $48.90 • Police Department – Area will be monitored by on duty officer. • TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS: $424.92

2. SITE LAYOUT • Event is located on Wisconsin Avenue from Tomahawk Avenue to 4th Street • Site layout is attached.

3. RESERVATIONS • No reservations are needed for this event.

4. GARAGE COLLECTIONS • Event organizers will be providing their own garbage and recycling containers.

5. RESTROOMS • Event organizers will be providing 5 port-a-potties for the event

6. PARKING • Off street parking and the Municipal Parking Lot is utilized for this event

7. EMERGENCY PLAN • The Lions with provide a first aid kit at their booth. It will be posted indicating the first aid kit. • Weather will be monitored by the event organizers and emergency situations will relayed to participant.

8. APPROVAL • This application was presented to the Health and Safety Committee on . The Committee approved/denied the application with the following conditions:

o o There were no conditions.

• This application was presented the Common Council on . The Council approved/denied the application with the following conditions:

o o There were no conditions.

Date: Clerk-Treasurer Amanda L. Bartz, CMC, WCMC

City of Tomahawk Health and Safety Committee

Fall Ride – Muscular Dystrophy Association September 14-16, 2017

EVENT INFORMATION This event is sponsored by Muscular Dystrophy Association to take place September 14-16, 2017. The event includes: • Live Music • Bike Raffle • Merchandise and Vendor Displays • Food Vendors • Children’s Area • Fun Runs • Refreshments (Tomahawk Fire Department will be taking out the Picnic License) • Harley Davidson Demo Fleet

All of the paperwork has been included with the application except a Certificate of Insurance listing the City of Tomahawk as an additional insured for $1,000,000. Event fees have been calculated to be $2,245.00 ($25.00 application fee, $660.00 camping and $1,560.00 police services)

1. CITY RESOURCES • Fire Department: o No additional services needed • Public Works: $2,966.30 o Electrical set up to vendors o Tent layout and wiring o Band layout and wiring o Logistics o Walk-through with MDA on building procedures o Parking lot sweeping on Wednesday • Police Department: $24,000.00 (All Events)

2. SITE LAYOUT • Event will be located at SARA Park (Map attached)

3. RESERVATIONS • MDA camping reservations are calculated to be $660.00 based on prior years.

4. GARAGE COLLECTIONS • Dumpsters and bins are contracted with Advanced Disposal

5. RESTROOMS • No addition services.

6. PARKING • Parking is provided on site. • Volunteers with safety vests and flags will direct the flow of traffic and control parking.

7. EMERGENCY PLAN • A first aid kit and AED will be on the grounds located in the volunteer center. A banner is hung showing the location. • MDA and Harley Davidson staff will be checking weather regularly and will notify participants of emergency situations over the PA system. • Security staff will removed barricades to allow full access to the emergency vehicles.

8. OTHER COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS FROM DEPARTMENTS • A detailed schedule of events is attached.

9. APPROVAL • This application was presented to the Health and Safety Committee on July 18, 2017. The Committee approved/denied the application with the following conditions: o There were no conditions. o

• This application was presented the Common Council on July 18, 2017. The Council approved/denied the application with the following conditions: o There were no conditions. o

Date: Clerk-Treasurer Amanda L. Bartz, CMC, WCMC

CITY OF TOMAHAWK ORDINANCE 2017-____

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 78 SOLID WASTE, SECTION 78-21 IMPROPER DISPOSAL OR HANDLING OF REFUSE AND RECYCLABLE MATERIALS

Section 1. Purpose. The Common Council of the City of Tomahawk do ordain that the Municipal Code of the City of Tomahawk, Wisconsin is hereby amended to reads as follows:

Section 78-21. Improper Disposal or Handling of Refuse and Recyclable Materials.

(a) Non-Collectable Materials.

(1) Hazardous Wastes. It shall be unlawful for any person to place for collection any of the following wastes: (a) Hazardous Waste; (b) Toxic Waste; (c) Chemicals; (d) Explosives or Ammunition; (e) Flammable Liquids; (f) Liquid Paint.

(2) Animal or Human Wastes. It shall be unlawful for any person to place human waste for collection except for disposable diapers, which will be accepted. Animal waste or kitty litter waste should be disposed of in clear or translucent plastic bags for collection.

(3) Hospital Wastes. It shall be unlawful for any person to place for collection any pathogenic hospital wastes.

(4) Building Waste. All waste resulting from remodeling, construction, or removal of a building, roadway or sidewalk shall be disposed of by the owner, builder or contractor.

(b) Improper Placement. It shall be unlawful to place, or allow to be placed, any garbage, refuse or solid waste upon the roads, streets, public or private property within the city contrary to the provisions of this chapter.

(c) Compliance with Chapter. It shall be unlawful to store, collect, transport, transfer, recover, incinerate or dispose of any solid and hazardous wastes within the boundaries of the city contrary to the provisions of this chapter.

(d) Improper Transportation. It shall be unlawful to transport any solid waste in any vehicle that permits the contents to blow, sift, leak or fall there from. If spillage does occur, the collection crew shall immediately return spilled materials to the collection vehicle and shall properly clean, or have cleaned, the area. All vehicles used for the collection and transportation of solid waste shall be durable, easily cleanable and leak-proof, if necessary, considering the type of waste and its moisture content. Collection vehicles shall be cleaned frequently to prevent nuisances and insect breeding and shall be maintained in good repair.

CITY OF TOMAHAWK ORDINANCE 2017-____

(e) Interference with Authorized Collector. No person other than an authorized collector shall collect or handle any refuse after it shall have been put into an approved refuse container and deposited in the proper place for the collector, nor shall any person molest, hinder, delay or in any manner interfere with an authorized refuse collector in the discharge of his or her duties.

(f) Anti-Scavenging or Unlawful Removal of Recyclables. It shall be unlawful for any person, unless under contract with or licensed by the city to collect or remove any recyclable material that has been deposited or placed at the designated area or in a container adjacent to a home for the purposes of collection for recycling.

(g) Private Dumps. It shall be unlawful for any person to use or operate a private dump within the city.

(h) Burning of Waste. It shall be unlawful for any person to burn solid waste or recyclables in any manner, except as provided elsewhere in this Code.

(i) Refuse from Outside of City. It shall be unlawful to bring refuse for disposal and recyclables from outside the corporate limits in the city unless authorized by agreement with the department of public works.

(j) Disposal in Dumpsters or Trash Cans Belonging to Others. City residents may only dispose of garbage, trash, or debris by placing such garbage, trash or debris at a designated residential pick-up area, as set forth in 78-20(d), for disposal by the City. Residents may not dispose of garbage, trash, or debris by placing the same in dumpsters or trash cans of other residences, business establishments or City parks.

(k) Condition of Refuse Storage Areas. Refuse storage areas shall be kept in a nuisance and odor free condition. Litter shall not be allowed to accumulate. Collections crews and contractors will not be responsible for cleaning up loose materials from any containers which have become ruptured or broken due to wet conditions, animals, vandalism or other cause. The user shall be responsible for cleaning up any spilled litter. Litter not collected shall not be allowed to accumulate. Violation of this provision will result in the issuance of a warning notice to the user to clean up his or her area. Continued violation shall result in the owner being prosecuted under Section 78-26.

(l) Refuse Accumulation; When a Nuisance. Accumulation or deposit of solid waste, rubbish or putrescible animal or vegetable matter in or upon any lot or land or any public or private place within the city which causes the air or environment to become noxious or offensive or to be in such a condition as to promote the breeding of flies, mosquitoes or other insects, or to provide a habit or breeding place for rodents or other animals, or which otherwise becomes injurious to the public health is prohibited and declared to constitute a nuisance. Continued violation shall result in the owner being prosecuted under Section 78-26.

CITY OF TOMAHAWK ORDINANCE 2017-____

Section 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective upon its passage and publication.

PASSED and APPROVED this day of , 2017.

INTRODUCTION: PUBLIC HEARING:

Moved: Mayor Steven E. Taskay Second:

Passed: Clerk-Treasurer Amanda L. Bartz, CMC, WCMC

City of Tomahawk Comprehensive Plan 2017 Recommended DRAFT City of Tomahawk

Steven E Taskay - Mayor

City Council Mickey Loka Patricia E Haskin Alan Hanson Jeff Kahle Dale Ernst Will Garkse Jim Graeber Steve “Ding” Bartz Mike Loka

Plan Commission Steven E Taskay - Chairperson Jeff Kahle Alan Hanson Gregg Albert Darrell Smerz Jon Long Kevin Krueger

Amanda Bartz - Clerk-Treasurer

Prepared with the assistance of: North Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission

 ii DRAFT Table of Contents

Plan Chapters

1 Background and Demographics ------1 2 Natural and Cultural Resources ------11 3 Housing ------21- 4 Transportation ------27- 5 Utilities and Community Facilities ------35- 6 Economic Development ------41 7 Land Use ------49 8 Intergovernmental Cooperation ------55 9 Implementation ------57- -

City of Tomahawk Comprehensive Plan 2017 DRAFT iii Tables

Table 1.1 Population ------2 Table 1.2 Historic Population Trends ------3 Table 1.3 Population Changes for 17 and Under ------3 Table 1.4 Population Changes for 65 and Over ------3 Table 1.5 Households ------4 Table 1.6 Population Projections ------5 - - Table 1.7 Household Projections ------5 Table 1.8 Persons 25 and Older Who Have Completed High School or Higher ------5 Table 1.9 Persons 25 and Older Who Have a Bachelors Degree or Higher ------6 - Table 1.10 Median Household Income ------6 Table 1.11 Per Capita Income ------6 Table 1.12 Employment ------7 Table 1.13 Labor Force Indicators ------7 Table 1.14 Residents by Occupation, 2010 ------7 Table 3.1 Housing Units ------21 Table 3.2 Projected Needed Housing Units ------22 Table 3.3 Year Structure Built, 2014 ------22 Table 3.4 Type of Structure ------22 Table 3.5 Median House Values ------23 Table 3.6 Median Gross Rent ------23 Table 3.7 Percent of Households that Spent over 30% of Income on Housing ------24 Table 3.8 Owner Ocucpied Housing ------24- Table 3.9 Seasonal Units ------24- Table 3.10 Average Persons per Household ------25 Table 6.1 Jobs by Industry - Lincoln County ------43 Table 6.2 Local Jobs by NAICS Industry Sector ------45 Table 6.3 NAICS Job Projections, 2016-2026 ------46 Table 7.1 Existing Land Use, 2015 ------49 Table 7.2 Assessed Land Value (per acre), 2015 ------50 - - Table 7.3 Future Land Use ------51

 iv DRAFT Maps

Map 1 Location ------9 Map 2 Planning Area ------10 Map 3 Natural Resources ------20 Map 4 Utilities and Community Facilities ------34 Map 5 Transportation ------39 Map 6 Trails and Bike Routes ------40 Map 7 Generalized Existing Land Use ------53 Map 8 Future Land Use ------54

Displays

1.1 Age Cohorts 2010 ------4- 6.1 Number of Jobs in the City ------44 6.2 Worker Inflow/Outflow ------45

Attachment

A Public Participation Plan ------60- B Adoption Resolution ------62- C Adoption Ordinance ------64-

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vi DRAFT Chapter One Background and Demographics

Introduction Land and Boom Company. The first building to be erected on the present site of the city was built a year later. The City of Tomahawk Comprehensive Plan is intended to Tomahawk was incorporated in 1891, during the height of guide city decision makers on a variety of issues over the the lumbering boom in Wisconsin. The first dam was and next twenty years. This plan documents existing conditions lumber mill was completed in 1888. A number of lumber in the city as well as issues and concerns to address in the mills were established during the peak logging period. After future. Additionally this plan presents policies and actions the turn of the century, manufacturing in the city expanded to address those concerns. Lastly, it includes information to include a tannery and shoe factory. Several paper mills that will assist in making decision about such topics as were also constructing, including the Tomahawk Pulp & future development, land use, transportation, housing, and Paper, the Pride Mill, and Tomahawk Kraft Paper. Change economic development. has continued ever since. Tomahawk is located in Lincoln County and is one of only two cities in the county. Lincoln County is in northern Goals, Objectives, Policies Wisconsin which is often referred to as the “Northwoods.” Each of the following chapters concludes with a goals, The Wisconsin River flows through the center of the city objectives and policies sections. These have been developed from northeast to southwest forming Lake Mohawksin. See relative to the conditions of the city and the hopes for the Map 1 and Map 2. future. For each of the goals and objectives, policies, are recommended to enable the community to achieve them. City History Definitions are provided below to clarify the purpose and Native Americans inhabited the area now known as Lincoln intent of each category. County when the first European explorers, missionaries and fur traders traveled the Wisconsin River. Three tribes Goal: A goal is a statement that describes a desire future were present at the time, the Ojibwa, Menominee, and Ho- condition. The statement is broad in scope and describes Chunk. In the early days the Native Americans, who made general concepts or things the community hopes to this area their favorite hunting grounds, named this place accomplish. “Tomahawk” which can be translated as “made by nature’s own hands”. Objective: An objective is a statement that describes a specific course of action to achieve a goal or The area remained relatively untouched by development address an issue. until lumbermen entered the county following the War of A policy is a general course of action or rule of 1812. Beginning in 1836, when Wisconsin became a territory, Policy: conduct to be followed to achieve community goals the American government actively began to acquire title to and objectives. all Wisconsin lands. The only settlement in the Tomahawk area was a trading post located at the confluence of the Public Participation Somo and Wisconsin River. In 1873, Lincoln County was Public participation is an important part of the planning formed and in 1885 the first courthouse was constructed in process. Allowing and encouraging public involvement in Merrill, at that time it was called Jenny. the planning process provides the citizens of the city an opportunity to express their views, ideas, and present issues In 1886, construction began on the camps of Tomahawk City of Tomahawk Comprehensive Plan 2017 DRAFT 1 that they would like address of the future development of Historical Trends the city. A public participation was prepared as part of this Table 1.2 shows population trends over the last century effort. See attachment A. in Tomahawk, Bradley, Lincoln County, as well as four nearby cities from 1910 to 2010. Estimates for 2015 are In addition to Plan Commission meetings, the draft also included. Although all grew over the century, the rate document was available for anyone to view at City Hall, of growth ranged from eleven percent in Merrill to 312 and on the websites of North Central Wisconsin Regional percent in Bradley. Rhinelander (38%), Antigo (14%), and Planning Commission (NCWRPC) and the City of Tomahawk. Medford (17%) fall in the middle range. The County grew by 51 percent while Tomahawk grew 13.3 percent over the Demographics course of the century. This element describes the existing demographics of the Growth rates have varied over the decades in the City of City of Tomahawk and identifies the major socio-economic Tomahawk. The population peaked in 2000, at 3,770. The trends impacting Tomahawk. A variety of demographic highest growth rate was in the 1930s (15.2%), followed by information is examined in this chapter, including total the 1990s (13.3%) and the 1940s (5.0%). Tomahawk lost population, age distribution, household composition, population in four decades; the 1910s (-3.6%), the 1950s educational attainment, income levels, poverty, and resident (-5.2%), the 1980s (-5.6%), and the 2000s (-9.9%). employment data. The Town of Bradley, the County and the State are listed for comparison. The Town of Bradley, which was not created until after 1900, has grown substantially for much of the past 100 years, The data in this chapter, as well as the chapter on housing except for a very slight population loss during the 1980s and mainly utilizes data from the U.S. Census and the American a six percent population loss during the past decade. The Community Survey, as well as the Wisconsin Department 2015 population estimates indicate that the Town is starting of Administration. The U.S. Census and the American to regain population lost during the 2000s. Community Survey are both produced by the U.S. Census Bureau; however the census is a count of the American Lincoln County experienced slight population loss in three population conducted every ten years while the American decades, the 1920s and 1940s, and growth below two Community Survey is an estimate of the population released percent in two other decades, the 1950s and 1980s. During on a yearly basis. the past decade, 2000 to 2010, the county experienced a three percent loss. The decades of highest growth in the Population and Households county were the 1910s (17%), the 1970s (13%), and the Population 1990s (9.8%). In 2015 the population estimated by the Wisconsin According to the University of Wisconsin Applied Population Department of Administration (WDOA) was 3,335. This was Sciences Laboratory, only Milwaukee County lost population a 1.8 decrease from the U.S. Census count in 2010, or a in the 1990s. However, twenty rural counties lost population net decrease of 62 persons. From 2000 to 2015, there was during the first decade of the new millennium, as rural an 11.5 percent decrease. Table 1.1 shows the population counties experienced more deaths than births. From 2010 changes for the City, Town, County and State. to early 2015, Lincoln saw an increase of 92 residents. The From 2000 to 2010, the City lost 373 people, for a 9.9 increase was mostly from net migration. percent population decline. In 2010, 2,408 people resided in the Town of Bradley. This was a 6.4 percent decrease Age Distribution from 2000, for a net change of 165 people. The County saw Age distribution within the population is important to the a slightly smaller percentage change of -3.03 percent. The planning process. In particular, two groups are examined state grew by 6.03 percent over the same period. here. They are the 17 years of age and younger, and the 65 and older population groups. These are often referred to as dependent populations and have different needs. Table 1.1: Population 2000-2010 2000-2010 Minor Civil Division 2000 2010 2015 Estimates % Change Net Change City of Tomahawk 3,770 3,397 3,335 -9.9% -373 Town of Bradley 2,573 2,408 2,173 -6.4% -165 Lincoln County 29,641 28,743 28,566 -3.0% -898 State of Wisconsin 5,363,675 5,686,986 5,724,692 6.0% 323,311 Source: U.S. Census, WI DOA 2 DRAFT Background and Demographics Table 1.2: Historic Population Trends City of Town of City of City of Year City of Merrill City of Antigo Lincoln County Tomahawk Bradley Medford Rhinelander 1910 2,907 585 8,689 1,846 7,196 5,637 19,064 1920 2,801 N/A 8,068 1,881 8,451 6,654 21,084 1930 2,919 876 8,458 1,918 8,610 8,019 21,072 1940 3,365 1,172 8,711 2,361 9,465 8,501 22,536 1950 3,534 1,290 8,951 2,799 9,902 8,774 22,235 1960 3,348 1,314 9,451 3,260 9,691 8,790 22,338 1970 3,419 1,753 9,502 3,454 9,005 8,218 23,499 1980 3,527 2,235 9,578 4,035 8,653 7,873 26,555 1990 3,328 2,231 9,860 4,282 8,284 7,382 26,993 2000 3,770 2,573 10,146 4,350 8,560 7,735 29,641 2010 3,397 2,408 9,661 4,326 8,234 7,798 28,743 2015 3,335 2,441 9,573 4,356 8,120 7,727 28,835 Source: U.S. Census, WI DOA The younger group requires schools, and the older group education, and housing which may explain the change in is retiring. Comparing these groups over time to both the population seventeen and younger. county and the state, demographic changes in the city and surrounding town are identified. During the same period in the City of Tomahawk, the 65 and older segment decreased 7.7 percent. The decrease in The 2010 U.S. Census documented a nationwide decrease in this population age group is opposite of the increases that the population of those 17 years old and younger. Tomahawk were seen in Bradley (10.0%), Lincoln County (7.9%), and and Bradly were not an exception. During the 2000s, the Wisconsin (9.6%) which can be seen in Table 1.4. In 2015, number of children 17 and younger, as a percentage of the American Community Survey estimated that there the population, for the City of Tomahawk and the Town of were 764 people 65 and older in the City. That increase is Bradley went down, at a much faster rate than the County expected to continue into the future. and the State. This can be seen in Table 1.3. This trend may be partly explained by the 2008 economic recession The median age was 44.8 in the City which was similar to and difficult financial circumstances for young families. the Lincoln County median age (44.7) but higher than the Millennials, the population born between 1982 and 2002, Wisconsin median age (38.5). The largest age group is have generally delayed having children. The cost of having the 45 to 49 cohort which represents 8.9 percent of the a child has also increased-including insurance premiums, total; followed by the 50 to 54 group that constitutes 7.9 Table 1.3: Population Changes for 17 and Under

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City of Tomahawk 948 732 -22.8% -216 Town of Bradley 537 408 -24.0% -129 Lincoln County 7,541 6,302 -16.4% -1239 State of Wisconsin 1,368,756 1,339,492 -2.1% -29,264 Source: U.S. Census

Table 1.4: Population Changes for 65 and Over

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City of Tomahawk 771 716 -7.7% -55 Town of Bradley 520 578 10.0% 58 Lincoln County 4,852 5,269 7.9% 417 State of Wisconsin 702,553 777,314 9.6% 74,761 Source: U.S. Census City of Tomahawk Comprehensive Plan 2017 DRAFT 3 Display 1.1: Age Cohorts 2010

Source: U.S. Census percent of the total. Females outnumber males by four Nonetheless, from 2000 to 2010, the number of households percentage points overall. The largest gap is in the 10 to 14 decreased in the City, as displayed in Table 1.5. The decline cohort, where females outnumber males by 41. Display 1.1 in households was slower (-3.0%) than the decline in shows the structure of the population based on gender and population (-9.9%). During the same period, households age cohorts. decreased the Town of Bradley .5% percent, a net of five households. The County increased a modest 3 percent and Males outnumber females slightly from ages 15 to 29 and the State increased by 9 percent. again ages 40 to 54. Fifty-eight percent of those over 65 are women. It is not unusual for women to outnumber men in Population and Household Projections the older age groups, but it does engender issues that must The WDOA population projections are recognized as be addressed as the overall population grows older. Wisconsin’s official population projections in accordance with Wisconsin Statue 16.96. The WDOA projections are Households based on the historical population trends of individual A household includes all the people who occupy a housing communities, however more recent years carry a greater unit as their usual place of residence. As more people decide weight in the WDOA’s projected populations. Table 1.6 to live alone and more couples are having fewer children or shows population projections completed by the WDOA, no children at all, the national trend is fewer persons per Demographic Services Center. household. In the City of Tomahawk the average household size has declined from 2.36 persons per household in 2000 The WDOA Demographic Services Center projected that to 2.20 in 2010. in 2040 the population of the City of Tomahawk would be Table 1.5: Households

Minor Civil Division 2000 2010 2000-2010 % Change 2000-2010 Net Change

City of Tomahawk 1,527 1,480 -3.1% -47 Town of Bradley 1,094 1,089 -.5% 1,311 Lincoln County 11,721 12,094 3.2% 373 State of Wisconsin 2,084,544 2,279,768 9.4% 195,224 Source: U.S. Census 4 DRAFT Background and Demographics Table 1.6: Population Projections % Change 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040 2010-2040 City of Tomahawk 3,397 3,265 3,295 3,355 3,370 3,305 3,120 -8.2% Town of Bradley 2,408 2,355 2,415 2,485 2,530 2,510 2,405 -0.1% Lincoln County 28,743 28,415 29,170 30,100 30,750 30,580 29,355 2.1% Source: Wisconsin DOA 3,120. This would be a decrease of 8.2 percent over the Table 1.7. This is lower than the surrounding towns and thirty year period, compared to the observed decline of 3.7 the county both in terms of percentage and net increase. percent during the last thirty year period from 1980 to 2010. Nonetheless, the City is an expecting a 1.6 percent increase After regaining some of the population lost during the early in households while seeing 8.2 percent decrease in part of the new century, the City’s population is expected to population. increase until 2030, reaching 3,370 persons. After 2030, the City is expected to lose 250 people over the next decade. Educational Levels Overall, 85.3 percent of the population, 25 and older, had In many communities, population growth has increased high school degrees or higher in the City in 2010. This slower than expected when the projections were published was a 1 percent decrease from 2000 as noted in Table in 2013. This is probably due to the sluggish recovery of the 1.8. In Bradley, 83.6 percent of residents had high school economy and more young adults delaying family formation diplomas in 2010, a decrease from 87.7 percent in 2000. in pursuit of educational opportunities and more secure Lincoln County increased the percentage of residents with financial circumstances. As a result, many communities in a high school education or more by 10 percent from 2000 Wisconsin saw WDOA population estimates that fell short to 2010. Residents with high school diplomas in the State of the projections in 2015. of Wisconsin increased 13 percent. In 2000, the state had 85.1 percent of residents 25 and older with a high school However, in the City of Tomahawk, the population surpassed education, and in 2010 it had 92.2 percent. projections by 40 people in 2015. The County also surpassed projections, with an estimated population of 28,566 in The percentage of persons, 25 and older, with four or more 2015. This was 151 more than expected. years of college decreased within the City, from 17.4 percent in 2000 to 15.1 percent in 2010. The percentage of Bradley Like the population projections, the WDOA household residents with a bachelor’s degree or higher also decreased projections are recognized as Wisconsin’s official population from 12.6 in 2000 to 10.5 percent in 2010. In the County, projections in accordance with Wisconsin Statue 16.96 and 10.3 percent of residents had a bachelor’s degree or higher. are based on the historical population trends of individual About eighteen percent of State residents had bachelor’s communities. Assuming a conservative rate of growth, the degree. The decrease in education levels in Tomahawk and number of households is expected to increase by 24 in the Bradley could indicate a lack of skilled workforce. More City, or 1.6 percent between 2010 and 2040 as shown in information can be seen in Table 1.9. Table 1.7: Household Projections % Change 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040 2010-2040 City of Tomahawk 1,480 1,475 1,520 1,573 1,600 1,583 1,504 1.6% Town of Bradley 1,089 1,099 1,152 1,207 1,249 1,257 1,221 12.1% Lincoln County 12,094 12,329 12,922 13,557 14,046 14,126 13,693 13.2% Source: Wisconsin DOA

Table 1.8: Persons 25 and Older Who Have Completed High School or Higher 2000-2010 2000-2010 Minor Civil Division 2000 2010 2014 % Change Net Change City of Tomahawk 2,125 2,104 1,994 -1.0% -21 Town of Bradley 1,705 1,517 1,972 -11.0% -188 Lincoln County 16,414 18,105 18,411 10.3% 1,691 State of Wisconsin 2,957,461 3,342,883 3,496,703 13.0% 385,422 Source: U.S. Census City of Tomahawk Comprehensive Plan 2017 DRAFT 5 Table 1.9: Persons 25 and Older Who Have a Bachelors Degree or Higher 2000-2010 2000-2010 Minor Civil Division 2000 2010 2014 % Change Net Change City of Tomahawk 450 373 332 -17.2% -77 Town of Bradley 245 191 326 -22.2% -54 Lincoln County 2,732 3,049 3,141 11.6% 317 State of Wisconsin 779,273 964,725 1,055,173 23.8% 185,452 Source: U.S. Census Race Per capita income is the average obtained by dividing Racial composition of Tomahawk’s population has changed aggregate income by the total population of an area. Over very little in the past decade. In 2000, 97.98 percent of the the ten year period the city per capita income decreased City’s residents self-reported as White and in 2010, 96.23 2.3 percent, inflation adjusted, by 6.1 percent in Bradley percent of the population was listed as White. In addition, compared to a 4.7 percent increase for the county, and -1.2 in 2010, 1.91 percent of the population listed themselves as percent for the state, see Table 1.11. “Other Race,” 1.52 listed American Indian, and 0 percent of residents were listed as Black. Poverty In 2010, 17.4 percent of the city’s population was under the Income Levels Federal Poverty Line (FPL). This is significantly higher than Median income and per capita income are two important the county (10.0%%), state (11.6%) and national (13.8%) indicators of community prosperity. The median is the point averages. Children under the age of 5 were the most likely halfway between the highest and lowest reported incomes. to be in poverty, with 42.0 percent of this population Generally, incomes have not matched pace with inflation, under the FPL. In the Town of Bradley, 13.9 percent of the resulting in lower buying power across the nation from 2000 population was under the FPL. In 2014, the poverty rate had to 2010. The City of Tomahawk was an exception to this and fallen a .4th of a percentage point to 17.0 percent of the had a median income of $45,283. Table 1.10 indicates that population. median household income fell in the Town of Bradley, the County, and the State. In the City of Tomahawk, the median Employment household saw an increase of 5.2 percent, when adjusted In 2010, there were 1,524 City residents who were for inflation. This means that the median household had employed, as noted in Table 1.12. This reflected an 11.2 $2,247 more in spending power in 2010 than it did in 2000. percent decrease in the City’s employed population since 2000, compared to a 1.2 percent increase at the county In 2014, the median household income was $35,774. This level, and 5.0 percent growth at the state level. The number is a 37.4 percent decrease from 2010 when adjusted for of employed went down by 25.9 percent in the Town of inflation. This may be a result of job loss in the community Bradley. About 54.1 percent of city residents worked or an error in the survey data. in the city, 22.2 percent of city dwellers travel to other Table 1.10: Median Household Income

Minor Civil Division 2000 2010 2000-2010 % Change 2000-2010 Net Change

City of Tomahawk $43,036 $45,283 5.2% $2,247 Town of Bradley $48,975 $43,000 -12.2% -$5,975 Lincoln County $49,537 $46,625 -5.9% -$2,912 State of Wisconsin $55,452 $51,598 -7.0% -$3,854 Source: U.S. Census Table 1.11: Per Capita Income 2000-2010 2000-2010 Minor Civil Division 2000 2010* 2014* % Change Net Change City of Tomahawk $21,877 $21,367 $21,172 -2.3% -$510 Town of Bradley $25,076 $23,550 $31,390 -6.1% -$1,526 Lincoln County $22,717 $23,793 $25,371 4.7% $1,076 State of Wisconsin $26,935 $26,624 $27,907 -1.2% -$311 *Inflation Adjusted. Source: U.S. Census 6 DRAFT Background and Demographics communities within Lincoln County, and about 20.5 percent labor force. However, there are concerns that the number travel to other communities outside the county. About 3.2 of people applying for disability benefits has increased percent of residents traveled outside of the state to work. across the country and that these were workers who have permanently dropped out of the work force, leading to a There were 1,554 people in the labor force, which represents less productive and prosperous population. a participation rate of 56.5 percent in 2010. Both the labor force and the number employed decreased over the last The unemployment rate also decreased to 1.90 percent, ten-year period. a 3.05 percent drop, see Table 1.13. This is much lower than the state unemployment rate (5.2%) and the national The labor force participation rate is the percentage of rate (6.3%). adults, aged 16 years and older, that are employed or actively looking for work. In 2000, the city’s labor force Occupations participation rate was 63.3 percent. This dropped 6.8 Table 1.14 below shows City residents by occupation percentage points by 2010 and was 55.0 percent in 2014. from the U.S. Census. The majority of residents work in Labor Force Participation rates have been dropping across management, business, science, and arts occupations. the country as more Baby Boomers are retiring and more Worker Incomes young adults delay entering the workforce to pursue There were 976 residents in the city that were full-time, educational opportunities. Additionally, many workers have year round workers, aged 16 and older. The median earning been unemployed long-term since the Great Recession for these workers was $42,108. Of male workers, the and are no longer counted as actively looking for work. If median earnings were $46,450 while the median earnings the economy improves and wages rise, economists predict for women were $37,404. that some of these long term unemployed will re-enter the

Table 1.12: Employment 2000-2010 2000-2010 Minor Civil Division 2000 2010* 2014* % Change Net Change City of Tomahawk 1,716 1,524 1,365 -11.2% -192 Town of Bradley 1,272 943 956 -25.9% -329 Lincoln County 14,530 14,703 13,843 1.2% 173 State of Wisconsin 2,734,925 2,871,201 2,850,777 5.0% 136,276 Source: U.S. Census Table 1.13: Labor Force Indicators

Indicator 2000 2010 % Change

2000-2010 1,716 1,524 1,365 Civilian Labor Force 1,839 1,554 -15.5% Employed 1,716 1,524 -11.2% Unemployed 123 52 -57.7% Unemployment Rate 6.7% 1.9% -4.8% Participation Rate 63.3% 56.5% -3.1% Source: U.S. Census Table 1.14: Residents by Occupation, 2010

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Management, business, science, and arts occupations 436 28.6% Service occupations 271 17.8% Sales and office occupations 354 23.2% Natural resources, construction, and maintenance occupations 270 17.7% Production, transportation, and material moving occupations 197 12.9% Source: U.S. Census City of Tomahawk Comprehensive Plan 2017 DRAFT 7 Demographic Trends Planning Issues • In the last decade, the population has decreased by • Community has fewer Children: While the city of 9.9 percent, while households have decreased by 3.3 Tomahawk may not be aging, it is not becoming younger percent in the City. either. The number of children aged 17 or younger decreased by 22.8 percent during the first decade of the • Median age for the City was 44.8, which was much new millennium. higher than the State overall, at 38.8 years. As the number of children goes down, the character of • While the rest of Wisconsin is aging, including Lincoln the community will change. School enrollments will County, number of residents 65 years or older, decline and the community may well be confronted decreased by 7.7 percent in Tomahawk. At the same with the need to scale back the school system facilities time, the number of people 65 years or older rose 7.9 accordingly. School sports teams will have a harder percent in the County and 9.6 percent in the State. time filling out their rosters, youth-oriented businesses • 85.3 percent of Town residents had a high school will have fewer customers, and kids growing up in the education or higher in 2010, a 1 percent decrease from neighborhoods will have fewer playmates. 2000. 15.1 percent of the population had a bachelor’s • Decreasing Elderly Population: The rest of Wisconsin, degree or higher in 2010, which was a 17.4 percent including the County is aging and has been for some decrease from 2000. time. However, the number of adults aged 65 or older • The median household income was $45,283 in 2010, is decreasing in the city. This could be an indication a 5.2 percent increase from 2000, when adjusted for that the City does not have adequate resources, such inflation. However incomes fell by 37.4 percent from as healthcare, housing, human services, or alternative 2010 to 2014. transportation, or community centers to facilitate “aging in place” for its population. While an aging • In 2010, 17.4 percent of the city’s population was under population has its own challenges, this population a the Federal Poverty Line (FPL). This is significantly higher valuable community resource. It is a source of local than the county (10.0%), state (11.6%) and national history, knowledge, volunteerism, civic leadership, and (13.8%) averages. mentorship. Efforts to ensure that retiring individuals can stay in the community if desired should be a priority. • In 2000, there were 1,716 residents that were employed. This decreased to 1,524 residents by 2010. The largest • Shrinking Population, Growing Number of Households: employer was the manufacturing industry. The labor The City is an expecting a 1.6 percent increase in force participation rate was 56.5 percent while the households while seeing 8.2 percent decrease in unemployment rate was 1.9%percent. population by 2040. This means that there will need to be a larger housing stock, despite a shrinking population. If this trend continues, a greater number of houses most likely will mean more public utilities and more roads. Yet there will be a smaller population to cost share these services, creating a greater tax burden on individuals. This can be somewhat mitigated by building more multifamily housing over the next few decades.

8 DRAFT Background and Demographics Comprehensive Plan Map 1 DRAFT Location City of Tomahawk Lincoln County, Wisconsin

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10 DRAFT Background and Demographics Chapter Two Natural, Agricultural, and Cultural Resources

This element describes local land and water conditions in Land Conservation Department in January 1998. Enabling detail as well as agricultural resources and cultural heritage. legislation was passed allowing the creation of county land It is important to consider the patterns and interrelations and water resource management plans throughout the of natural resources on a broader scale beyond the city’s state. The conservation plan lists areas of resource concern borders as they do not follow geo-political boundaries. that include: loss of agricultural lands and open spaces; In addition, many of the programs for protecting or fragmentation of habitat and loss of corridors for wildlife; mitigating impacts to natural resources are administrated surface water pollution; decline in riparian habitats and at the County, State, or Federal level. Thus an overview shoreline erosion; & illegal dumping of waste products. The of recent county-wide natural resource planning efforts is plan provides an extensive inventory of the County’s natural described below, followed by a description of local natural resources and a series of goals and objectives intended to resource conditions. improve and protect these resources in the future. The Land & Water Resource Management Plan identifies two primary Relevant and Recent Planning Efforts goals. These are: In the last decade, several plans were prepared by the • Protect and improve surface water and groundwater County specifically to address protection and management quality; and of natural resources. These plans may be used as resources to guide local policy and decision making regarding resource • Conserve and protect productive agricultural land, management and protection. In addition to the plans listed forestland, and other sensitive natural areas. below, Lincoln County and several local communities have Lincoln County Outdoor Recreation Plan, 2012 adopted park and outdoor recreation plans that discuss The primary purpose of this recreation plan is to provide natural resource based recreational facilities and protection continued direction in meeting the current and future strategies. These are described in more detail in the recreational needs of the County. This plan provides and Parks sections. inventory and analysis of existing outdoor recreational Lincoln County Comprehensive Plan, 2015 facilities, and provides recommendations to meet identified The Lincoln County Comprehensive Plan addresses natural, needs. Specific park and forest parcel improvement lists agricultural, and cultural resources. The goal of the Natural, exist within the plan. Cultural and Agricultural resources section is to manage Several recommendations for the City are listed in the plan. and develop for current and future generations the rich yet The City has ample supply of parkland per capita. Additional finite agricultural, natural and cultural resources which are recreational development at this time is not necessary. SARA the cornerstone of Lincoln County’s economic vitality and Park should be the priority for any future development. cultural heritage. Maintaining existing facilities and continuing to comply with Lincoln County Land & Water Resource the ADA law is essential. Specific park site improvements Management Plan, 2010 are listed in the plan. The Lincoln County Land Conservation Committee to satisfy the state legislature’s mandate for a reevaluation Lincoln County Farmland Preservation Plan, 2016 of the state’s non-point pollution control programs The County prepared a Farmland Preservation Plan update directed creation of the first plan by the Lincoln County which focuses on preserving agricultural production City of Tomahawk Comprehensive Plan 2017 DRAFT 11 capacity, farmland, soil and water resources, and rural heaviest 1-day rainfall on record (Merrill) was 11.25 inches character in Lincoln County. The plan identifies issues and over July 23 and 24 of 1912. Thunderstorms occur on about concerns in farming practices, sets goals and policies to 34 days each year. Average seasonal snowfall is about 53 preserve agriculture, and identifies actions to achieve the inches, with 104.3 inches (2014-15) being the greatest total set goals. It also sets criteria for farmland preservation areas on record. The 21.2 inches was highest single snowfall in and non-farmland preservation areas. This plan identifies the County, recorded in 1929. This information was found preservation areas in the towns surrounding the city. on the NOAA website.

Lincoln County All Hazard Mitigation Plan, 200X Geography & Geology This plan’s primary purpose is to identify how to prevent Tomahawk is located in the north central part of Wisconsin injury and property damage from natural hazards. and has an area of approximately 9 square miles. It is Understanding how the natural environment works is a first located on the dividing line between the largely agricultural step in mitigating natural disasters. The Pre-Disaster plan central part of the state and the “northwoods” region. The along with the Natural Resource chapter of Tomahawk’s Wisconsin River is the most prominent natural feature in 2005 Comprehensive Plan will show how the natural the county. US Highway 51, which runs north-south through environment and the built environment are in conflict, and the center of the county, is its most important man-made how to mitigate that conflict. feature. Merrill, the county seat and largest city, is twenty- City of Tomahawk Urban Forestry Plan & Tree two miles south on Highway 51. The county is primarily rural Inventory, 2014 with 13 towns and two cities. The Bluestem Forestry Consulting Inc. completed a public street tree, Memorial Park and SARA Park tree inventory Lincoln County is in the Northern Highland physiographic and prepared a management plan in the summer of 2014. region of Wisconsin. Tomahawk is about 1,450 feet above The plan inventoried 2,405 trees, 10 stumps and 158 sea level. The north-central part of the county lies in a large planting sites in the city. The plan found that 13.1 percent outwash plain with low relief. The topography is mostly flat, of city trees were susceptible to the Emerald Ash Borer. except for a few morainic mounds that protrude slightly Additionally, the inventory categorized 57 different species higher than the level of the plain. Depressional areas, such in the city, although several species were over represented, as drainageways and basins, are common throughout the specifically maples. The total estimated replacement value outwash plain. of all trees inventoried was nearly five million dollars. The north-central part of the county is dominated by a large glacial outwash plain with low relief. The topography is Natural Resources mostly flat, except for a few morainic mounds that protrude Climate slightly higher than the level of the plain. Depressional areas, Winters in Lincoln County are very cold, and summers are such as drainageways and basins, are common throughout short but fairly warm. The short frost-freeze period limits the outwash plain. Streams, lakes, swamps, bogs, and the production of crops. An annual average of 126.9 days marshes are in the low-lying areas. had a snow depth equal to or greater than .1 inches. The Tomahawk is located in the northern part of the county, prevailing wind is from the southwest, and average wind speed is highest in spring at 12 miles per hour. Precipitation is fairly well distributed throughout the year, reaching peak in summer, and snow covers the ground during much of the period from late fall through early spring.

In winter, the average temperature is 15 degrees F with the average daily minimum at 4 degrees. The lowest temperature on record (Merrill) was -48 in January of 1909. Soils usually freeze to depth ranging from a few inches up to one foot, but occasionally can freeze to several feet when cold temps occur before appreciable snow cover. In summer, the average temperature is 66 degrees and the average daily maximum temperature is 79 degrees. The highest recorded temperature was 110 degrees in July of 1936.

Average total annual precipitation is 32 inches. Of this about 70% usually falls in April through September. The Bridge and River 12 DRAFT Natural, Agricultural, and Cultural Resources Wetlands The DNR has identified the location of wetlands on their WISCLAND database. According to this, Tomahawk has 1,280 acres, or 21.2 percent of the city’s total area. The natural resources map shows these wetland areas to be scattered throughout the City.

Wetlands perform many indispensable roles in the proper function of the hydrologic cycle and local ecological systems. In terms of hazard mitigation, they act as water storage mechanism in times of high water. Like sponges, wetlands are able to absorb excess water and release it back into the watershed slowly, preventing flooding and minimizing flood damage. Increases in impermeable surfaces make this excess capacity for water runoff storage increasingly important.

Every wetland is unique. One wetland on the north edge Water access in the park of the city may perform different functions than another at the confluence of the Somo, Tomahawk, and Wisconsin on the south edge, even though they may appear, at first Rivers. The Wisconsin River and Lake Mohawksin (an glance, to be very similar. Wetland functional values are impoundment) dominate the surface water hydrology of determined by a variety of different parameters including the area. The Somo and Tomahawk rivers drain into Lake physical, chemical, and biological components. Mohawksin. Wetlands are found in places among the flat plains of the city. The city’s total surface area is about 9.4 Wetlands and wetland function vary, which depend on many square miles. See Map 3. variables (including wetland type, size, and previous physical influences/natural or human-induced) and opportunity Surface Water (including the location of the wetland in landscape and The intent of water quality standards is to protect the public surrounding land use). Wetlands also change over time interest, which includes the protection of public health and and may function differently from year to year or season to welfare and the present and prospective uses of all waters of season. These are very dynamic ecosystems and provide a the state for public and private water supplies, propagation number of benefits and resources, as discussed below. of fish and other aquatic life and wild and domestic animals, domestic and recreational purposes, and agricultural, Floral Diversity: Wetlands can support an abundance and commercial, industrial, and other legitimate uses. In all variety of plants, ranging from duckweed and orchids to cases where the potential uses are in conflict, water quality black ash. These plants contribute to the environment’s standards should protect the public interest. biodiversity and provide food and shelter for many animal species at critical times during their life cycles. Many of the The City of Tomahawk is located in the Upper Wisconsin rare and endangered plant species in Wisconsin are found River drainage basin. There are over 1,000 acres of surface in wetlands. water in the city. Four watersheds drain the city. The Lower Tomahawk River watershed drains the land in the northwest The importance of floral diversity in a particular wetland corner of the city. Most lands north of the Wisconsin River is usually related to two factors. First, the more valuable drain into the Woodboro watershed. Most lands south of wetlands usually support a greater variety of native plants the Wisconsin River drain into the Noisy and Pine Creek (high diversity), than sites with little variety or large numbers watersheds. The Somo River watershed drains land west of non-native species. Second, wetlands communities that of Lake Mohawksin. The Wisconsin River runs through the are regionally scarce are considered particularly valuable. heart of Tomahawk in an east to west direction, and then Fish and Wildlife Habitat combines with Lake Mohawksin on the west side of the city. Many animals spend their whole lives in wetlands; for Somo Lake and the Spirit River Flowage both within and others, wetlands are critical habitat for feeding, breeding, near the City of Tomahawk were listed as not meeting resting, nesting, escape cover or travel corridors. Wisconsin the standards set under the U.S. Clean Water Act, Section wetlands are spawning grounds for northern pike, nurseries 303(d) in 1998. Both were placed on the list because the for fish and ducklings, critical habitat for shorebirds and mercury concentrations were too high. In 2012, the Spirit songbirds and lifelong habitat for some frogs and turtles. River Flowage was listed again due to high total phosphorus Wetlands also provide essential habitat for smaller aquatic contaminations. Map 2 shows surface water. organisms in the food web, including crustaceans, mollusks, insects, and plankton. City of Tomahawk Comprehensive Plan 2017 DRAFT 13 Flood Protection Due to dense vegetation and location within the landscape, wetlands are important for retaining storm water from rain and melting snow rushing toward rivers and lakes, floodwater from rising streams. Wetlands slow storm water runoff and can provide storage areas for floods, thus minimizing harm to downstream areas.

Wetlands located in the mid or lower reaches of a watershed contribute most substantially to flood control since they lie in the path of more water than their upstream counterparts. When several wetland basins perform this function within a watershed, the effect may be a staggered, moderated discharge, reducing flood peaks. Water Quality Protection Wetland plants and soils have the capacity to store and filter pollutants ranging from pesticides to animal wastes. Park along the water Calm wetland waters, with their flat surface and flow characteristics, allow particles of toxins and nutrients to settle out of the water column. Plants take up certain nutrients from the water. Other substances can be stored or transformed to a less toxic state within wetlands. As a result, our lakes, rivers and streams are cleaner and our drinking water is safer.

Larger wetlands and those that contain dense vegetation are most effective in protecting water quality. If surrounding land uses contribute to soil runoff or introduce manure or other pollutants into a watershed, the value of this function may be especially high.

Wetlands that filter or store sediments or nutrients for extended periods may undergo fundamental changes. Sediments will eventually fill in wetlands and nutrients will eventually modify the vegetation. Such changes may result Rain Garden in the loss of this function over time. Groundwater discharge is the process by which groundwater is discharged to the surface. Groundwater discharge is Shoreline Protection a common wetland function and can be important for Shoreland wetlands act as buffers between land and water. stabilizing stream flows, especially during dry months. They protect against erosion by absorbing the force of Groundwater discharge through wetlands can enhance of waves and currents and by anchoring sediments. Roots of the aquatic life communities in downstream areas. It also wetland plants bind lakeshores and stream banks, providing can contribute toward high quality water in our lakes, rivers further protection. Benefits include the protection of and streams. In some cases, groundwater discharge sites habitat and structures, as well as land that might otherwise are obvious, through visible springs or by the presence of be lost to erosion. This function is especially important in certain plant species. waterways where boat traffic, water current and/or wind cause substantial water movement that would otherwise Aesthetics, Recreation, Education and Science damage the shore. Wetlands provide exceptional educational and scientific research opportunities because of their unique combination Groundwater Recharge and Discharge of terrestrial and aquatic life and physical/chemical Groundwater recharge is the process by which water moves processes. Many species of endangered and threatened into the groundwater system. Although recharge usually plants and animals are found in wetlands. occurs at higher elevations, some wetlands can provide the valuable service of replenishing groundwater supplies. The Wetlands located within or near urban settings and those filtering capacity of wetland plants and substrates may also frequently visited by the public are especially valuable help protect groundwater quality.

14 DRAFT Natural, Agricultural, and Cultural Resources for the social and educational opportunities they offer. Groundwater Open water, diverse vegetation, and lack of pollution also Groundwater resources are plentiful in Lincoln County, contribute to the value of specific wetlands for recreational furnished by the glacial drift aquifer that underlies the and educational purposes and general quality of life. region at depths of 20 to 50 feet. Most Private wells draw from this aquifer. Groundwater is generally considered to be Floodplains of good quality in the County, though it varies somewhat by The primary value of floodplains is their role in natural area. Ground water in the sand and gravel (upper) aquifer flood control. Flood plains represent areas where excess is higher in iron and more easily polluted than groundwater water can be accommodated whether through drainage in the (lower) bedrock aquifer. Water hardness varies from by streams or through storage by wetlands and other mostly soft to moderately hard in both the sand and gravel natural detention/retention areas. Specific areas that will and bedrock aquifers. be inundated will depend upon the amount of water, the distance and speed that water travels, and the topography Soils Types of the area. If uninterrupted by development, the areas Soils occur in a pattern that is related to the physical shown on a map as floodplains should be able to handle the geography, climate, vegetation, and animals in (earthworms) severest (regional) flood, i.e. those that have a probability and above (rodents) the soil. Each kind of soil is associated of occurring once every one hundred years. with a particular kind of landscape or with a segment of the landscape. By observing the landscape in an area, reviewing There is a value in preserving and protecting these natural the soil map, and understanding what is possible with each flood control areas from encroachment. First, by preventing soil type, relationships can be understood to help determine development in the floodplain, the cost of building dikes, the best uses for an area. See the Lincoln County Soil Survey levees, or other man-made flood control devices will be for more information. saved. Second, for each structure that is constructed in a flood-prone area, that flood-prone area expands, potentially Most of the soils in the City are in the Sarwet-Moodig- subjecting other structures originally built outside the Lupton, Vilas-Croswell-Markey, Lupton-Padwet-Minocqua delineated flood hazard area to the risk of flooding. Each soil associations. new structure (or modification to existing structure) placed • Sarwet-Moodig-Lupon in the flood plain puts more life and property at risk. This soil association underlies part of the northwest- Counties, cities, and villages are required to adopt reasonable northcentral part of the county in the Towns of Bradley, and effective floodplain zoning ordinances. The requirement Tomahawk and Somo and is characterized by moderately is found in section 87.30 of the Wisconsin Statutes and well drained, somewhat poorly drained loamy and Chapter NR 116 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code. mucky soils on glacial moraines and drumlins. Most of Floodplain zoning is designed to protect individuals, private the acreage in Lincoln County with this soil association property, and public investments from flood damage. is wooded with many wooded swamps.

Floodplain zoning maps identify areas where major floods • Vilas-Croswell-Markey The soil association underlies much of the Town of occur. Regulations prohibit development in the floodway, the Bradley, the Wisconsin River drainage basin in the most dangerous flood area. In the flood fringe development Town of King, and the Somo River drainage basin in the that is built above flood levels and otherwise flood-protected Town of Wilson. This association is characterized by is allowed if it is in accordance with local ordinances. For moderately well drained to very poorly drained sandy regulatory purposes, a floodplain is generally defined as and mucky soils on outwash plains. Most acreage in land where there is a one percent chance of flooding in any Lincoln County with this soil association is wooded, year (also known as the 100-year floodplain). particularly used for pine plantations. The use of these In order to participate in the Federal Emergency Management soils for septic systems, building sites, and roadways are Agency’s (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program, generally limited due to ponding and wetness. the County, City of Tomahawk, and City of Merrill have • Lupton-Padwet-Minocqua completed a Flood Insurance Study and a Flood Insurance The soil association underlies a small area in the north Rate Map (FIRM) that encompasses Lincoln County. This central part of county in the Towns of Bradley, Skanawan FIRM delineates the “A” Zones including the floodway and and King. This association is characterized by very flood fringe which are those areas inundated by the 100- poorly drained and moderately well drained mucky and year flood within the County. The NCWRPC digitized these loamy soils on outwash plains. Most acreage in Lincoln FIRMs for use in this plan. Currently, there are no repetitive County with this soil association is wooded, with many loss structures, those with multiple flood insurance claims, wooded swamps. Pence-Padus-Antigo soil association in Lincoln County. underlies a small area in the northeastern area of the City of Tomahawk Comprehensive Plan 2017 DRAFT 15 county and is characterized by nearly level to very steep topography with well drained loamy and silty soils on outwash plains. Most of the acreage with this soil association is wooded with a few wooded swamps.

Woodlands The City of Tomahawk has been a Tree City USA member since 1985. To qualify for Tree City USA, a town or city must meet four standards established by The National Arbor Day Foundation and the National Association of State Foresters. These standards were established to ensure that every qualifying community would have a viable tree management plan and program. It is important to note that they were also designed so that no community would be excluded because of size.

Significant tracts of woodland exist within the City of Wild Turkeys Tomahawk. These forested areas occur in large blocks spaces. Such protection is also a key component in the thoughout the city. From the NCWRPC GIS Inventory, 2,700 protection of rural community character. Three such acres of woodland exist in the City of Tomahawk, which is 45 communities have been identified in the Town of Bradley percent of land area within the city. Tree cover is essential, and the City of Tomahawk: especially for erosion control and to reduce effluent and Northern Dry-Mesic Forest Community nutrient flows into surface water bodies and courses. This community is typically found on irregular glacial Forest cover provides many vital functions, which are topography (e.g., heads-of-outwash, tunnel channel diverse in nature. Forested lands provide for recreational deposits), or in areas with mixed glacial features (e.g., opportunities, scenic beauty, and wildlife habitat as well as pitted outwash interspersed with remnant moraines). Soils protection of sensitive environmental areas. are loamy sands or sands, and less commonly, sandy loams, although some occurrences are in areas where bedrock is Wildlife Resources and Rare Species Occurrences close to the surface. Eastern white pine (Pinus alba) and Lincoln County provides habitat for wildlife common in red pine (Pinus resinosa) are typically dominant, sometimes much of northern Wisconsin, including whitetailed deer, mixed with northern red oak (Quercus rubra), red maple black bear, migratory waterfowl, ruffed grouse, snowshoe (Acer rubrum), and occasionally, sugar maple (Acer hare, sharptail grouse, raccoon, red fox, bobcat, coyote and saccharum). Paper birch (Betula papyrifera), trembling other fur bearing animals. aspen (Populus tremuloides), and big-toothed aspen The County contains several federal and state listed (Populus grandidentata) can also be present. Common endangered, threatened, or rare wildlife species. These understory shrubs include hazelnuts (Corylus spp.) and include bald eagles, osprey and the Eastern Timber Wolf. At blueberries (Vaccinium angustifolium and V. myrtilloides), as least two wolf packs inhabit the County Forest: the Averill well as low-growing species such as wintergreen (Gaultheria Creek pack in the Towns of Harding and Corning and the procumbens) and partridge-berry (Mitchella repens). Among Ranger Island pack in the west central part of the County. the dominant herbs are wild sarsaparilla (Aralia nudicaulis), Canada mayflower (Maianthemum canadense), and cow- There is one State Natural Area in Lincoln County: the wheat (Melampyrum lineare). Areas of Northern Dry-mesic Krueger Pines site located within Council Grounds State Forest that were historically dominated by red and white Park. The site was designated in 1953 and features a large pines (Pinus resinosa and P. strobus) were considered the oldgrowth stand of white pine, red pine, paper birch and great “pineries” before the Cutover. Today, the extent of red aspen. The site contains groundlayer features such as large- and white pine is greatly decreased, while red maple (Acer leafed aster, wild sarsaparilla, Canada mayflower, starflower, rubrum), sugar maple (Acer saccharum), aspen (Populus and bracken fern. Canopy birds typical to northern dry- spp.), and oaks (Quercus spp.) have increased. Historically, mesic forest environment are also present at this site. fire disturbance of low to moderate intensity and frequency was key to maintaining Northern Dry-mesic Forests. Environmentally Sensitive Areas Protection of environmentally sensitive areas from Lake--Deep, Soft, Drainage Community additional intrusion by incompatible land uses, and thereby This community is Large (>10 acres), Deep (> 18 feet), Soft from degradation and destruction, should be an essential (alkalinity < 50 ppm), and Drainage (both an inlet and outlet, planning objective for the preservation of open natural and the main water source is from streams). The submergent

16 DRAFT Natural, Agricultural, and Cultural Resources communities in soft water deep drainage lakes are quite early June through late August; fruiting occurs late July diverse and plants are abundant. Coontail (Ceratophyllum through late August. The optimal identification period demersum), common waterweed (Elodea canadensis) for this species is early June through late August. and fern-leaf pondweed (Potamogeton robbinsii) occur abundantly, and a number of other pondweeds such as large- • Longstem Water-wort (Elatine triandra)- a Wisconsin leaf pondweed (P. amplifolius), variable-leaf pondweed (P. Special Concern plant, is found in muddy pond and gramineus) and small pondweed (P. pusillus) can be found flowage shores. Blooming occurs throughout August; in high quality examples where water clarity is moderate to fruiting occurs throughout September. The optimal high. These diverse assemblages of aquatic macrophytes identification period for this species is early August provide excellent habitat for fish, macro invertebrates, and through late September. other wildlife. Associated fish species include northern pike, • Northeastern Bladderwort (Utricularia resupinata)- a rock bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch, with cisco Wisconsin Special Concern plant, is found on wet, sandy appearing in very deep lakes. shorelines of fluctuating soft-water ponds and lakes. Muskeg Community Blooming occurs early July through early September; Muskegs are cold, acidic, sparsely wooded northern fruiting occurs throughout September. The optimal peatlands with composition similar to the Open Bogs identification period for this species is late July through (sharing mosses, sedges, and ericaceous shrubs), but with early September. scattered stunted trees of black spruce (Picea mariana) and tamarack (Larix laricina). Plant diversity is typically low, but • Snail-seed Pondweed (Potamogeton bicupulatus)- a the community is important for a number of boreal bird and Wisconsin Special Concern plant, is found in acidic butterfly species, some of which are quite specialized and waters. Blooming occurs from June through October. not found in other communities. The optimal identification period for this species is late July through late September. Endangered Species • Vasey’s Pondweed (Potamogeton vaseyi) - a Wisconsin Endangered, Threatened, and Special concern species Special Concern plant, is found in bays of large soft- must be considered when analyzing the feasibility of a water lakes as well as rivers and ponds. Blooming occurs development proposal. Resources are available for project throughout July; fruiting occurs early August through specific data from the Wisconsin DNR. There are some early September. The optimal identification period for endangered, threatened, or special concerned groups in the this species is throughout August. City, including one mammal and six plants.

• Woodland Jumping Mouse (Napaeozapus insignis) – A Contaminated Sites state Special Concern mammal, found in forested or There are several open contaminated sites, otherwise brushy areas near water, wet bogs, stream borders. known as Brownfields, in the city, according to the Bureau for Remediation and Redevelopment Tracking System • Pale Beardtongue (Penstemon pallidus)- A Wisconsin (BRRTS). This is not uncommon as all communities with Special Concern plant, is found in dry, often calcareous commercial and industrial development have the potential prairies, as well as hillside oak or jack pine woodlands. for air emissions, groundwater contamination, soil spills, and It is naturalized on roadsides and in pine plantations. surface water contamination. Contaminated sites originate Blooming occurs late May through late June; fruiting when a property is used for such activities as a gas station, occurs late July through late August. The optimal industrial processing facility, a landfill, or laundry mat. identification period for this species is late May through late June. The BRRTS database lists 7 open sites, which means that remediation activities are ongoing. Of the BRRTS sites, four • Hooker’s Orchid (Platanthera hookeri)- a Wisconsin are leaking underground storage tanks (LUST) and three are Special Concern plant, is found in a variety of dry to environmental repair (ERP). moist, mostly mixed coniferous-hardwood forests. Blooming occurs late May through late July; fruiting These properties create many problems for communities, occurs early July through late August. The optimal including potential harm to human health and the identification period for this species is early June environment; reduced tax revenue and economic growth, through early September. neighborhood deterioration and blight; and attraction of illegal activity, including vandalism and dumping. Brownfield • Lake Cress (Armoracia lacustris)- Lake Cress (Armoracia investigation, cleanup and redevelopment can reduce lacustris), a Wisconsin Endangered plant, is found in many of these problems. Communities gain by recycling still waters of lakes, rivers, estuaries. Blooming occurs land infrastructure for new businesses and employment, housing, parks, athletics fields and other local needs. City of Tomahawk Comprehensive Plan 2017 DRAFT 17 Because of the importance of brownfield redevelopment, the Wisconsin State Legislature created liability exemptions enacted in the Land Recycling Law of 1994 and subsequent legislation. Some of these exemptions include: environmental liability exemptions for local governments, lenders, representatives and for property owners affected by contamination migrating from other properties as well as for voluntary party liability exemptions for owners, operators, purchasers, businesses, governments and others who voluntarily clean up contaminated property. More information about liability exemptions come from dnr. wi.gov/topic/brownfields.

Grants are available for initial site investigation and assessment, acquisition of property, underground storage tank removal, environmental cleanup, and redevelopment of property among other activities. Additionally, a number Historic train engine of reimbursement programs, lands and loan guarantees, and tax credits and incentives also exist. A number government entities offer assistance, such as the Wisconsin DNR and DOA, WEDC, the U.S. EPA, and HUD.

Agricultural Resources There are some scattered agricultural uses in and around the City.

Cultural Resources Cultural resources are features that signify a community’s heritage and help to evoke the sense of place that makes an area distinctive. Cultural resources may include archaeological sites and cemeteries, historic buildings and landscapes, historic transportation routes, or traditional cultural properties important to Native Americans or other Historic Log Cabin cultural groups. The Village of Marathon City does not have a local historic preservation commission. By cultivating these resources the uniqueness of Tomahawk emerges as an early outpost of the state’s turn-of-the- Historic Properties and Sites century logging boom and its previous role in trade with There are a number of structures in the City of Tomahawk that Native Americans. The possibility exists of offering a more are locally identified as historic places. The reconstruction genuine experience based on elaborately constructed of the Nystrom Cabin in Bradley Park, Tomahawk’s First recreational complexes tied to their natural and historic School, and the Log Cabin Museum are individual buildings roots, the Wisconsin Dells comes to mind. listed on the local registry. One area where this approach could be especially productive Tomahawk has forty buildings that are listed on the is the historic Wisconsin Avenue shopping district. Here State’s Architectural History Inventory (AHI), including the the historic fabric of the downtown is relatively intact and William Bradley House on Forest Place, the Pride House functions as a viable commercial district. Although the scale on Merrill Avenue, and the Congregational Church at 5th of the enterprises presents a competitive challenge because and Washington Avenue. Taken together these buildings of the ascendance of the “big box” model of retailing that represent important markers of the city’s past, and perhaps has come to dominate the industry in recent years, the a key to the city’s future. In planning for how Tomahawk genuine experience that is possible in such an area can wants to present itself both to visitors and residents, historic give this kind of district a significant advantage in serving a and cultural resources can go a long way to conveying “a niche market. The growth of “lifestyle centers” that attempt sense of place” that can distinguish it from other nearby to recreate the feel of an historic downtown speaks to the communities. appeal of this kind of development.

18 DRAFT Natural, Agricultural, and Cultural Resources Issues Natural, Cultural, and Agricultural Resources • Development In Wetlands-The prevalence of hydric Goals soils and high groundwater in the Tomahawk area Goal 1: Protect natural areas, including wetlands, wildlife places a constraint on where development can take habitats, ponds, open spaces and groundwater resources. place in the community. Determining the locations most appropriate to new development is an important part of Objective A: Special care should be taken to safeguard the planning for Tomahawk’s future. Careful study of soils quality of surface and subsurface waters in Tomahawk. conditions and the presence of wetlands should guide Objective B: The Lake Mohawksin waterfront should be zoning decisions that will determine how the city grows recognized as a scenic and economic asset to the city and in the future. Expansion into undeveloped areas of the efforts made to protect its natural value and maximize its city should be adjacent to existing developed areas to use by the public. the greatest degree possible. Beyond the cost savings Policy A: Consider the need in the future to extend involved in minimizing the need to extend streets and sewer and water service to properties that may utilities, directing new development away from wetland protect the quality of surface water and groundwater. areas protects groundwater quality and natural values Policy B: Ensure that development on shorelands within the city. within the city does not have a negative impact on • Historic Architecture-Tomahawk still has many water quality. buildings that date from the time around the turn of Goal 2: Promote preservation of cultural, historic and the twentieth century when the city enjoyed its most architectural sites. rapid growth. There are 80 structures listed on the Architecture & History Inventory (AHI). Particularly Objective A: Seek methods to improve the appearance in the Wisconsin Avenue business district there is and economic viability of the commercial buildings along significant concentration of older and historic buildings Wisconsin Avenue. that represent a remnant of the city’s heyday early in Policy A: Consider the implementation of a façade the 20th century. These buildings are an expression restoration program or Business Improvement District of the city’s origins in the lumbering era and are an as a way of upgrading downtown businesses. intrinsic part of its character.

Preservation of historic buildings, especially relatively intact business districts, has been a successful strategy for community revitalization in many cities around the nation. The Main Street program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation has been especially successful in promoting redevelopment in historic downtown areas. Main Street has developed strategies for making these projects a success; strategies that might be helpful in breathing new life into Tomahawk’s downtown.

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20 DRAFT Natural, Agricultural, and Cultural Resources Chapter Three Housing

Housing characteristics and trends are important Regional Livability Plan components of a comprehensive plan. The physical location The 2015 Regional Livability Plan (RLP), written by the North of housing determines the need of many public services Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission, addresses and facilities. Furthermore, understanding dynamics in the issues of livability in the areas of housing, transportation, market likely to affect housing development in the future economic development, and land use. The RLP identifies provides a basis for the formulation of policy to coordinate a number of issues affecting community livability related transportation facilities with a sustainable pattern of to housing: residential development. Understanding the factors • an aging population, affecting people’s ability to meet their own housing needs • smaller household sizes, provides a basis for reinforcing community ties, fostering • a lack of housing options, and economic development and environmental sustainability, • an increase in housing costs related to incomes. and improving the quality of life. Housing Inventory Previous Plans and Studies Existing Housing Stock The City of Tomahawk was comprised of 1,742 housing Wisconsin State Consolidated Housing Plan units in 2010, an expansion of 46 units from 2000. This The Consolidated Housing Plan is required by the Department represents an increase of 2.7 percent in housing units, of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the application compared to a decrease of 9.9 percent in population and a process required of the State in accessing formula program 3 percent decrease in the number of households. The gain fund of Small Cities Community Development Block Grants in housing units was considerably higher than the Town of (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships, Emergency Shelter Bradley which increased 17.6 percent, as noted in . Grants, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS. Table 3.1 “The Consolidated Plan provides the framework for a During the same period the population in Bradley decreased planning process used by States and localities to identify by 6.4% percent. Lincoln County and the state’s housing housing, homeless, community, and economic development units also grew by 14.3 and 13.1 percent, respectively. At needs and resources, and to tailor a strategic plan for least in part, these trends can be contributed to a decrease meeting those needs.” in the average household size as well as an increase in the number of seasonal housing units. According to City records, from 2010 to 2016, 15 new homes were built.

Table 3.1: Housing Units Minor Civil Division 2000 2010 2014 2000-2010% Change 2000-2010 Net Change City of Tomahawk 1,696 1,742 1,661 2.7% 46 Town of Bradley 1,840 2,164 2,242 17.6% 324 Lincoln County 14,681 16,784 16,839 14.3% 2,103 State of Wisconsin 2,321,144 2,624,358 2,635,602 13.1% 303,214 Source: U.S. Census City of Tomahawk Comprehensive Plan 2017 DRAFT 21 Table 3.2: Projected Needed Housing Units Civil Division 2010 Census 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040

Total Housing Units Needed 1,741 1,735 1,788 1,851 1,882 1,862 Households 1,480 1,520 1,573 1,600 1,583 1,504 Vacant 261 260 268 278 282 279 Source: U.S. Census Table 3.2 shows the projected number of housing units 50 percent in Bradley. Older housing indicates less energy needed from 2020 to 2040. These housing projections efficient structures and the likelihood of other issues such were based on the WDOA population and household as lead paint or the need for updates or universal design. projections from 2013, which are derived from the 2010 Census. The calculation for number of households was The 1970s show the largest increase in housing units when determined by dividing the projected population by the about 13.5 percent of all units were built in Tomahawk. In projected household size for each five year increment. The Bradley the decade with the greatest growth was from 1990 total needed housing units shown below also assumed that to 1999, when 22.7 percent of all housing units were built the vacancy of rate of 15 percent would hold steady. There in the township. appears to be a demand for new housing in the City. The 2014 estimates of house unit increases are low. While Housing units in Tomahawk are older compared to Bradley only five years of data, unless there is a large upswing in but similar in age to the county and the state, as noted in housing starts in the next few years, this decade will be one Table 3.3. Roughly a fourth of housing units in Tomahawk of the smallest increases that the area and the state have were built before 1940. Only 8.5 percent of structures seen in a while. in Bradley are this old. This compares to about a fifth of Single-family detached units are the dominant housing type structures in the county and slightly more in the state. in Tomahawk, as in the County and to a lesser degree the Overall, 67.3 percent of the existing housing stock in the state. This is shown in Table 3.4. Almost three-quarters of City was built before 1970, as contrasted with about 60.8 all housing units are single-family houses. Multifamily units percent in the county, 62.2 percent in the state and only comprised roughly all housing units in the City. Table 3.3: Year Structure Built, 2014 Year Tomahawk Tomahawk % Bradley % Lincoln Co. % Wisconsin %

Built 2010 or later 17 1.0% 0.2% 1.0% 0.7% Built 2000 to 2009 142 8.5% 9.5% 12.1% 13.1% Built 1990 to 1999 205 12.3% 22.7% 15.2% 14.0% Built 1980 to 1989 178 10.7% 17.1% 10.9% 9.9% Built 1970 to 1979 225 13.5% 18.2% 15.7% 14.8% Built 1960 to 1969 127 7.6% 13.4% 8.1% 9.7% Built 1950 to 1959 204 12.3% 5.7% 10.2% 11.3% Built 1940 to 1949 181 10.9% 4.8% 7.3% 5.9% Built 1939 or earlier 382 23.0% 8.5% 19.5% 20.5% Source: U.S. Census Table 3.4: Type of Structure Lincoln County Wisconsin City of Tomahawk City of Tomahawk Percentages Housing Type Percentages Percentages 2000 2010 2014 2000 2010 2014 2010 2010 1-unit detached 1,196 1,069 1,192 74.0% 72.3% 71.80% 75.2% 66.3% 1-unit attached 21 0 21 1.30% 0.0% 1.30% 1.0% 4.3% 2 to 4 units 119 165 234 7.40% 11.2% 5.80% 7.4% 10.8% 5 to 9 units 93 84 79 5.80% 5.7% 2.50% 2.8% 4.8% 10 or more units 110 95 104 6.80% 6.4% 4.40% 5.1% 9.9% Mobile Home 78 66 31 4.80% 4.5% 7.90% 8.6% 3.9% Source: U.S. Census 22 DRAFT Housing Value Characteristics units occupied without payment of cash rent are shown The median value of single-family house in the City of separately as “No cash rent” in the tabulations. Gross rent is Tomahawk was $79,600 in 2000 and increased to $138,500 calculated on a sample basis. in 2010. This is displayed in Table 3.5. The median value was lower than the Town of Bradley and the State, but about Gross rent as a percentage of household income in 1989 is a $5,000 higher than the County median. When adjusted for computed ratio of monthly gross rent to monthly household inflation, the median value of a home in the City increased income (total household income in 1989 divided by 12). by 37.4 percent during the past decade. Incomes rose by 5.2 The ratio was computed separately for each unit and was percent during the same period when adjusted for inflation. rounded to the nearest whole percentage. Units for which In Bradley, values went up 11.5 percent. During the same no cash rent is paid and units occupied by households ten-year period the median value increased by 19.0 percent that reported no income or a net loss in 1989 comprise for the state and 19.9 percent for the county. the category “Not computed.” This item is calculated on a sample basis. Note, Table 3.5 shows the total number of owner occupied housing units described as either a one family home Housing Affordability detached from any other house or a one family house The most commonly applied standard for housing attached to one or more houses on less than 10 acres with affordability is spending no more than thirty percent of no business on the property. income on housing. A household spending more than thirty percent of their income is considered house burdened Rents and has less income to spend on other necessities. In the Median rents throughout Lincoln County and in the City City of Tomahawk, fewer home owners, (21.5%) were were lower than the state from 2000 to 2010, as noted in considered to be house burdened than renters (44.0%) Table 3.6. However, median rent in the City of Tomahawk which is common in most communities. This is shown in rose faster than the state and the county. Adjusted for Table 3.7. Fewer homeowners are cost burdened in the City inflation, median rents have increased by 9.9 percent in of Tomahawk than in Bradley, the County, and Wisconsin the city from 2000 to 2010, while the county’s rent was and the percentage of burdened homeowners decreased stable with a zero percent change. Bradley’s rent actually by more than three points from 2000 to 2010. However decreased by roughly four percent while the state’s rent more than two-fifths of renters are house burdened, almost increased by about four percent adjusting for inflation. five percentage points higher than the County and 12.5 Gross rent is the contract rent plus the estimated average percentage points higher than Bradley. monthly cost of utilities (electricity, gas, and water) and This contrasts to a roughly ten percentage point increase fuels (oil, coal, kerosene, wood, etc.) if these are paid for by in Bradley among homeowners but a three point jump the renter (or paid for the renter by someone else). Gross among renters of those spending more than thirty percent rent is intended to eliminate differentials which result from of income on housing. For the county this rate increased varying practices with respect to the inclusion of utilities by nearly eleven percentage points during the decade and fuels as part of the rental payment. The estimated costs for renters, while the rate for homeowners increased six of utilities and fuels are reported on a yearly basis but are percent. The percentage of house burdened homeowners converted to monthly figures for the tabulations. Renter Table 3.5: Median House Values Minor Civil Division 2000 2010 2014 2000-2010% Change 2000-2010 Net Change City of Tomahawk $79,600 $138,500 $136,200 37.4% $58,900 Town of Bradley $119,100 $168,100 $177,600 11.5% $49,000 Lincoln County $86,500 $131,300 $131,800 19.9% $44,800 State of Wisconsin $112,200 $169,000 $165,900 19.0% $56,800 Source: U.S. Census

Table 3.6: Median Gross Rent Minor Civil Division 2000 2010 2014 2000-2010% Change 2000-2010 Net Change City of Tomahawk $425 $591 $580 9.6% $166 Town of Bradley $469 $569 $648 -4.1% $100 Lincoln County $433 $548 $614 0.0% $115 State of Wisconsin $540 $713 $772 4.4% $173 Source: U.S. Census City of Tomahawk Comprehensive Plan 2017 DRAFT 23 Table 3.7: Percent of Households that Spent over 30% of Income on Housing Minor Civil Division Owner in 2000 Owner in 2010 Renter in 2000 Renter in 2010 City of Tomahawk 21.5% 18.3% 33.8% 44.0% Town of Bradley 18.8% 28.5% 28.4% 31.5% Lincoln County 16.8% 22.8% 28.2% 39.3% State of Wisconsin 17.8% 28.5% 32.3% 47.0% Source: U.S. Census and renters went up substantially in the state as well, 10.7 in Tomahawk, but the data is less clear, as seen in Table 3.9. and 14.7 percentage points for respectively. The 2010 U.S. Census counted 107 seasonal units in the Occupancy Characteristics City of Tomahawk. That same year, the Census Bureau In 2010, about 85 percent of housing units in the City were estimated that there were zero seasonal units in the city in occupied and about 15 percent were vacant. The Town of the American Community Survey. Most likely the number of Bradley had a vacancy rate of about 49.7 percent. (45.3 seasonal units in the City is somewhere in between these percent of vacant housing units were seasonal.) The County two figures. In 2014, the American Community Survey occupancy rate was 72.1 percent, and the State had 86.9 estimated that there were 57 seasonal units in the city. percent occupancy. Households are getting smaller. This trend is not new, but Owner occupied housing is the norm in the City of Tomahawk, fewer people per household means more housing units with 65.1 percent of occupied housing units owner occupied. are needed to accommodate the population. This may This is noted in Table 3.8. The homeownership rate dropped also coincide with a demand for smaller houses and lot slightly by 1.4 percent from 2000 to 2010 in the city as well sizes. In the 1990s, the City of Tomahawk remained stable as Bradley at 2.0 percent. The County’s homeownership rate in terms of household size, see Table 3.10. However, the only increased 1.7 percent while the state almost increased net change in the average household size was double the nine percent. The rate of homeownership in Bradley was state change during the past decade and the 2014 estimate an estimated 88.2 percent in 2010. Owner occupancy was 2.09 compared to 2.43 percent at the state level. The for the county was 77.1 percent, and the state’s rate was Town of Bradley and Lincoln County also had lower average 68.06 percent. household sizes in both 2010 and 2014.

In the 1990s the number of seasonal housing units was Assistance Programs decreasing. This indicated that there was an increasing prominence of retirees in the area. However, in the Below is a listing of some of the major programs utilized. next decade, the number of seasonal units increased Each year new programs are available. dramatically. In Bradley, the number of seasonal units increased 88.8 percent and in the County, seasonal units State Programs surged 91.7 percent. The State only increased seasonal units Wisconsin Department of Administration by 35.7 percent. Seasonal units also seem to be increasing The Wisconsin Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

Table 3.8: Owner Occupied Housing Minor Civil Division 2000 2010 2014 2000-2010% Change 2000-2010 Net Change City of Tomahawk 977 963 942 -1.43% -14 Town of Bradley 980 960 976 -2.04% -20 Lincoln County 9,162 9,318 9,518 1.70% 156 State of Wisconsin 1,426,361 1,551,558 1,551,769 8.78% 125,197 Source: U.S. Census Table 3.9: Seasonal Units Minor Civil Division 2000 2010 2014 2000-2010% Change 2000-2010 Net Change City of Tomahawk 42 107 57 154.8% 65 Town of Bradley 519 980 1,037 88.8% 461 Lincoln County 1,949 3,736 3,425 91.7% 1787 State of Wisconsin 142,313 193,046 185,098 35.7% 50,733 Source: U.S. Census 24 DRAFT Housing Table 3.10: Average Persons per Household Minor Civil Division 2000 2010 2014 2000-2010 Net Change City of Tomahawk 2.36 2.20 2.09 -0.16 Town of Bradley 2.35 2.21 1.99 -0.14 Lincoln County 2.46 2.33 2.23 -0.13 State of Wisconsin 2.50 2.43 2.43 -0.07 2.50 2.43 2.43 -0.07 Source: U.S. Census program, administered by the Wisconsin Department of Section 521 Rural Rental Assistance Program provides an Administration, Division of Housing (DOH), provides grants additional subsidy for households with incomes too low to to general purpose units of local government for housing pay RHS-subsidized rents. programs which principally benefit low and moderate income (LMI) households. These funds are primarily used Section 533 Rural Housing Preservation Grants are for rehabilitation of housing units, homebuyer assistance, designed to assist sponsoring organizations in the repair or and small neighborhood public facility projects. CDBG rehabilitation of low-income or very-low-income housing. dollars are flexible and responsive to local needs. Assistance is available for landlords or members of a cooperative. In addition to addressing LMI housing needs, CDBG can be Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): used to leverage other programs or serve as a local match. Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program finances The grant also can be used as an incentive to involve the land acquisition and site development associated with self- private sector in local community development efforts or to help housing for low-income families. Loans are made to respond to area needs. The CDBG program often serves as a the nonprofit sponsors of development projects and are catalyst for other community development projects. interest-free. Portions of the loans are forgiven if promised The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), like HOME, units of housing are completed within a given period. These aims to encourage the production and rehabilitation of forgiven “grant conversion” funds may be used to subsidize affordable housing. It provides an incentive for private future development projects. entities to develop affordable housing. The credit reduces HOME Investment Partnership Program aims to encourage the federal taxes owed by an individual or corporation for the production and rehabilitation of affordable housing. an investment made in low-income rental housing. LIHTC HOME funds may be used for rental assistance, assistance provides funding for the construction of new buildings or to homebuyers, new construction, rehabilitation, or the rehabilitation or conversion of existing structures. To acquisition of rental housing. qualify, a property must set aside a certain share of its units for low-income households. Housing Trends Federal Programs • The 2010 Census showed that the City of Tomahawk USDA-RD: had 1,742 house units, an increase of 46 units from Section 502 Homeownership Direct Loan Program of the 2000. 85.0 percent of units were occupied. 65.1 percent Rural Health Service (RHS) provides loans to help low- of these units are owner-occupied. income households purchase and prepare sites or purchase, • Vacancy rose from 5.5% to 6.1% during this same time, build, repair, renovate, or relocate homes. according to the U.S. Census. Section 502 Mutual Self-Help Housing Loans are designed • According the America Community Survey, there has to help very-low-income households construct their been very little increase in the housing stock since 2010. own homes. Targeted families include those who cannot • 74.3 percent the community’s housing stock is classified buy affordable housing through conventional means. as being single family homes. Participating families perform approximately 65 percent of • The median value of a home was $138,500 in 2010, the construction under qualified supervision. while the monthly gross rent was $591. Section 504, the Very-Low-Income Housing Repair Program, provides loans and grants to low-income homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize their homes. Improvements must make the homes more safe and sanitary or remove health or safety hazards. City of Tomahawk Comprehensive Plan 2017 DRAFT 25 Housing Issues Housing Goal, Objective and Policies: • Affordability Goal 1: Encourage the development of new housing units According to the 2010 American Community Survey, and the rehabilitation of existing units. 18.0 percent of Tomahawk households reported incomes below $15,000 per year, and more than a third Objective A: Promote affordable, quality housing. of city households have incomes below $25,000. For Policy A: Promote traditional design of neighborhoods many of these people this poses a difficulty in paying for with walkable character. decent, safe and sanitary housing. For 44.0 percent of Policy B: Conserve existing housing stock and renters and 21.5 percent of homeowners in the city this neighborhoods through available housing means that they must spend more than thirty percent rehabilitation programs and through public and of their income on housing. While the percentage of private improvements to neighborhood facilities cost burdened homeowners remained constant, the and services percentage of cost burdened renters increased by 10.2 Policy C: Make use of manufactured housing as an points from 2000 to 2010. affordable, and well regulated, source of housing. • Appearance & Maintenance Policy D: Encourage the preservation of historically The overall quality of the housing stock in Tomahawk and architecturally significant homes, buildings, constitutes a significant asset to the community in structures, objects, districts, and sites. offering a good place to live and work – the kind of place people want to be and where businesses are likely to locate. However, there are some areas that are beginning to show their age and the need for reinvestment.

There is particularly an issue with the tendency of some occupants to allow household goods and the detritus of life to build-up around their house in a way that can cause concern to their neighbors. • Elderly/Retiree Housing Needs If the City is serious about marketing itself as an attractive alternative for retiring people then it needs to look at an integrated approach to the kind of public services that go along with an increase in the aging population. As people age they have more need for specialized services. The most obvious of these is for health care, but there is a more subtle relationship between an aging population and their housing needs. In 2016, four communities catered to seniors:

• The Milestone Senior Living Apartments and Memory Care Suites, assisted living • Country Terrance Assisted Living, assisted living • Riverview Terrace, nursing care • Golden Age Nursing and Rehab Center, nursing care • Subsidized/Special-Needs Housing There are numerous subsidized housing units in the City of Tomahawk. Disabled and low-income citizens often require special housing accommodations, which many of these programs address. There may be a need for additional units to meet the future demand. These properties provide subsided housing through programs such as the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Section 515, Section 8, and Section 202.

26 DRAFT Housing Chapter Four Utilities, Community Facilities, and Parks

This section describes the existing conditions and issues primary recommendation made is that the City safeguard relative to the utilities available to the City of Tomahawk its extensive riverfront land holdings. The Plan also makes including sewage disposal, water supply, power supply, specific recommendations for nine of the City’s parks. and telecommunication facilities and services. It also Wellhead Protection Plan, 1998 describes existing conditions with regard to surface water This report looked at a number of issues associated with management. the City’s infrastructure, most notable the regulations and map that constituted the basis for the Wellhead Previous Plans and Studies Protections Ordinance. Lincoln County Comprehensive Plan, 2011 Sewer and Water Study, 2000 The County Plan is primarily focused on County facilities, but This report looked at the City’s sewer and water system looks utilities and community facilities in Tomahawk as well. and makes recommendations for capital improvements to The sewer and water system in Tomahawk is described, as the system. These were very specific about pipes that need well as the library. All of the parks and recreational facilities to be replaced and pumps that need to be repaired. Of in the county are listed, including those in Tomahawk. This particular interest was a section that looks at how the future potentially provides a valuable reference in terms of tying growth prospects of the city should affect expansion of the Tomahawk into surrounding communities. system. The focus of this section is the southeastern part of the city surrounding Kaphaem Road and Theiler Drive. This Lincoln County All Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2012 area was seen as the most likely area for expansion of the This document examines general conditions, including an sewer system. Further residential development in this area inventory of utilities, community facilities and emergency was limited by the need to expand the sewer system. The services, throughout the County. Risk assessment is at report looked separately at the water distribution system, the heart of the All-Hazards Mitigation program. In order and assesses the strength and weaknesses of the system. to mitigate the risks, it’s necessary to assess their relative importance. The report looks at a series of mostly weather- related disasters; how they have affected the county in Inventory & Trends the past and how future instances are likely to affect the Utilities and community facilities provided by the City County and how local government should respond to such of Tomahawk or by other public or private entities are occurrences. The report concludes with suggested mitigation inventoried and evaluated as to their present condition measures that might be taken by local governments to and adequacy to meet the current and future needs of the reduce the risk from the identified hazards. Counties and City. See Map 4. incorporated municipalities are required to adopt such plans with updates every five years, and the Lincoln County Public Utilities program includes the City. Water Lincoln County Outdoor Recreation Plan, 2011-16 The Tomahawk Water Utility pumps an average 445,000 This document is a five-year plan required by the State in gallons per day, 162 million gallons in a year from 2 wells in order to receive parks and recreation funding. The Plan looks the Water Park, located just off of S. Tomahawk Ave. The 77 at the entire county, including the City of Tomahawk. The feet deep wells are capable of pumping 900,000 gallons per

City of Tomahawk Comprehensive Plan 2017 DRAFT 27 day. Water is pumped directly into the distribution system and all to a 400,000 elevated storage tank (water tower) located on Birchwood Ave. The Utility adds caustic soda, to adjust the pH of the water to make it less corrosive, and hydrofluosilicic acid, to increase the amount of fluoride for dental health, to the water supply.

The two wells are only two hundred feet apart and are vulnerable to contamination. The City is considering the possibility of adding another well at a different location.

The Utility maintains approximately 184,000 feet of distribution mains. This is roughly 38,000 more feet than recorded in the previous comprehensive plan in 2006.

The City’s policy is to upgrade water mains in conjunction with street construction projects. The Sewer and Water Study contains both a 5-year capital improvement program Tomahawk Water Tower and a Long Range Plan for improvements to the system Public Safety Waste Water Police Department The City of Tomahawk Wastewater Treatment Plant, located The Tomahawk Police Department, located in City Hall, on County Road S, was originally built in 1953 with a consists of eight full-time sworn officers, one full-time capacity of 562,500 gallons per day (GPD), at that time seen secretary, four part-time dispatchers and one part-time as sufficient for a city of 4,100. It was upgraded in 1972, and maintenance person. The department also has a K-9 again in 1997 to its current capacity of 726,000 GPD. unit. The police department’s jurisdiction is the City of Much of the City is currently served by a sanitary sewer Tomahawk. The department uses five marked squad cars, collection system, although significant portions are not and and two unmarked squad car. The County provides jail rely on on-site disposal systems. The system consists of 14 facilities in Merrill. In January of 2016, there was a Police lift stations and 108,914 feet of pipe of three basic types. Department Needs Assessment which documented the Roughly a quarter of the system, mostly in the older sections need for increased space. of the City is comprised of vitrified clay pipes, which were Fire Department / Emergency Medical Services constructed and laid over 60 years ago. Newer sections of The City maintains a fire station at 100 North Tomahawk the system, amounting to about 20,000 feet (18.3%), have Street. The fire department is volunteer and consists of 28 sewers made of PVC plastic pipe. The majority of the system, firefighters who are paid on a per call basis, and a chief and 57,000 feet, is made up of asbestos-concrete pipe. Pipes are several officers who receive a small salary. inspected and upgraded with road reconstructions. As of November 2016, the department maintained a variety Storm Water of equipment. See the list below: The majority of the historic center of the City is currently served by a concrete and PVC pipe storm sewer system that • Three pumper/engine trucks; is adequate. • One tanker; Street Department • One brush truck with a water tank, a pump, and The City’s street department garage is located at 415 wildfire gear. West Spirit Street, and houses the following vehicles and • One rescue units; equipment: three front end loaders, one grader, eight dump • Two boats for surface water rescue. trucks, a sweeper, a large snow blower, an aerial bucket truck, Tomahawk currently has an ISO insurance rating of four for two pick-up trucks, and miscellaneous small equipment. its fire protection service. ISO’s fire protection insurance The street department is responsible for the maintenance is rated on a scale of one to ten, with one representing of the local road system and storm sewers. The local road the best protection and 10 representing an essentially network was discussed in the transportation chapter. unprotected community. Solid Waste and Recycling Facility The City contracts to provide fire protection services with The City contracts with Onyx Corporation for curbside pick- eight of the surrounding town: all of Bradley, Tomahawk, up of garbage and recycling. Materials are brought to the Skanawan, King, Somo, and Wilson, and parts of Harrison Lincoln County Landfill 28 DRAFT Utilities, Community Facilities, and a portion of Rock Falls. The ISO rating in the rural areas is eight. EMS service is provided by the County, with two ambulance units housed at Sacred Heart/St. Mary’s Hospital.

Community Facilities Medical Facilities Ministry Sacred Heart Hospital and Ministry Medical Group in Tomahawk have a long history of providing medical care in the Tomahawk community. A combined facility offers health care to residents of Tomahawk and surrounding communities. The medical campus provides an array of advanced technology and services including shared ancillary services, specialized support such as diabetic care and pain management, digital imaging capabilities, expanded orthopedic services, walk-in clinic, same-day clinic appointments, and 24 hour emergency services. Golden Living Center Nursing Home As part of Ministry Health Care, Ministry Sacred Heart Public Schools Hospital and Ministry Medical Group collaborate with other The City and surrounding area is served by the Tomahawk health care providers within the region to provide care. School District. There are three schools, an elementary, Ministry Sacred Heart Hospital and Ministry Saint Mary’s middle and high school, located in a complex of connected Hospital in Rhinelander, Wisconsin were run independently buildings at 1048 Kings Road. Total enrollment in 2013 was by Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother until they consolidated approximately 1,297. This is a 17.5 percentage decrease in October 1981. The merger broadened available medical from 2005, when the district had 1,573 students. services and maximized resources for the hospitals. Ministry Parochial Schools Sacred Heart Hospital is a primary care facility staffed for There is one parochial school that serves the area as well. St. 18 beds. In Spring 2003, Ministry Sacred Heart Hospital and Mary’s School is located at 110 North 7th Street. The school the outpatient clinic moved into a newly constructed 55,700 offers pre-K through 5th grade and has a total enrollment square-foot combined facility. of 108 pupils. Nursing Homes Higher Education Golden Age Nursing Home, located at 720 East Kings The City of Tomahawk is located in the Nicolet College Road, is a skilled nursing facility, privately owned and District. The Nicolet College Rhinelander campus is 17 miles in operation since 1969. The facility includes a more from Tomahawk. The University of Wisconsin – Marathon, specialized Alzheimer’s unit. They are licensed to provide a two-year college, is located 39 miles from Tomahawk in care under the Medicare, Veterans and Wisconsin Medical Wausau. UW Stevens Point is about 72 miles to the south. Assistance Programs. Parks Riverview Rehab Nursing Home, located at 428 North 6th The City of Tomahawk area park and recreation system Street, is a skilled nursing facility, privately owned and has consists of 11 parks on approximately 186 acres of city been in operation since the 1960s. The current building was parkland and special use areas under the control of the constructed in 1972. They are licensed to provide care under city. One 6.6-mile trail (Hiawatha) follows the abandoned the Medicare and Wisconsin Medical Assistance Programs. Milwaukee Railroad bed leading north from Tomahawk to Day Care Facilities the Lincoln County line. Two playground parks are associated There are 6 licensed children care centers in the area, as with schools. Tomahawk has an extensive park system for inventoried by the Wisconsin Department to Children the size of the City, consisting of eleven park and open space and Families Youngstar Program. The centers had a total facilities including: capacity for 200 children, ranging in age from six weeks to 14 years. These were daycare facilities, operating between • Bradley Park is a 110 acre park located in the southwest the hours of 5 AM to 6 PM. There was no nighttime childcare corner of the city on Lake Mohawksin. It has a number of facilities listed. amenities for winter and summer activities: biking trails, boat access, fishing areas, hiking trails, informal play area, nature trails, picnic area, playground, restrooms, a picnic shelter and an enclosed shelter, snowmobile Educational Facilities trails, cross country ski trails, and a swimming beach.

City of Tomahawk Comprehensive Plan 2017 DRAFT 29 • SARA Park is a 26-acre park developed in the late 1970s to provide a broad range of recreational opportunities including two baseball fields with lights, bleachers and dugouts, two soccer fields, picnic shelters, a boat landing, and swimming beach. The centerpiece of the park is the SARA Banquet and Ice Hockey Arena that offers large indoor facilities for community events and most prominently indoor ice for hockey and public skating in the winter.

• Memorial Park a large riverfront park that offers picnicking, playground equipment, a fishing pier, and viewing opportunities for the Kwahomot Water Ski Area, just across the Wisconsin River on 4 acres. It is also the site of a memorial to America’s war veterans.

• Pride Park covers seven acres, and offers playground Playground and Picnic Shelter equipment, picnicking, and a range of recreational activities, including a ball diamond, tennis courts and wintertime skating rinks with warming house, and lighting.

• Frenchtown Park originally created as part of a revitalization process and is a 3 acre park. This neighborhood park offers tennis facilities, playground equipment and picnic area to serve residents.

• Washington Square sits in the middle of the most developed area of the city on 2 acres. It is the site the Tomahawk Historical Museum and is across the street from the historic Kindergarten Building. The park has a basketball court, informal play area, picnic area, playground, shelter and restroom facility.

• Sunset Boulevard (Squaw Point): This 6 acre parcel along Kings Dr. by the school complex is undeveloped land.

• Jersey City Park is a 5 acre park has a fishing area, Tennis Court informal play area, picnic area, and a swimming beach.

• Frenchtown Beach is 2 acre park has a basketball court, fishing area, picnic area, and swimming beach.

• Water Utility Park is 7 acre park has a picnic area.

Recreational Trail development in the city is best represented by the recently constructed Waterfront Trail running from Memorial Park to the Tomahawk Library. A short extension of the current trail would connect to the Hiawatha Trail and SARA Park and provide a basis for a larger waterfront trail system reaching from Memorial Park to Bradley Park. Use of the abandoned MT&W Railroad right-of-way provides a snowmobile/ATV trail into the heart of the city and connecting to other trail systems throughout the region.

Box Island presents the opportunity to develop some sort of recreational or open space facility that could be tied into a larger waterfront trail system. The recent program Trail along the water 30 DRAFT Utilities, Community Facilities, of prairie restoration with nature trails and interpretive plaques that has been completed on Clark Island in Wausau could provide a relatively low-cost model for how this asset might be developed.

Energy & Telecommunications Natural Gas and Electrical Service Natural gas and electrical service in the City of Tomahawk is provided by the Wisconsin Public Service Corporation. Dams There are four dams in the Tomahawk area, although only one, the Jersey Dam is located within the city limits. All are considered large dams. Two, the King Dam and the Tomahawk (Bradley) Dam, are located on the Wisconsin River. The Jersey Dam, a hydroelectric facility owned by Wisconsin Public Service, is located on the Tomahawk River City Hall and Police Department and creates the Jersey City Flowage. The Spirit Dam, adjacent to the Packaging Corporation of America plant is owned by the Wisconsin Valley Improvement Company, and creates the Spirit River Flowage. The King Dam, that creates Lake Alice, is a hydroelectric facility owned by Tomahawk Power & Pulp. The Tomahawk Dam is the oldest and largest of the dams, and was built originally by the city’s founder William Bradley. When it was built in 1888 it was the largest dam in the United States. It is currently owned by Wisconsin Public Service Corporation and operated as a hydroelectric facility. Telecommunications Telephone service in the City of Tomahawk is provided by Verizon. This service features digital switches and is linked to a fiber optics & digital microwave network. Internet dial- up service and broadband DSL service is also available in the city. Wireless phone service is provided in the area by Post Office Alltel and Celcom. DVD’s, Music CD’s, Auido-books, Large Print Books, Cable and Internet service is provided by Charter Westerns, Sci-Fi, Margazines, Newspapers, Picture Books, Communications. and a Teen Section. There are educational toys for the very young and also Children’s pre-loaded Nooks. There are six Other Government Facilities Public Computer/Internet stations and WIFI for those that wish to work on their own laptops and tablets. A laser jet City Hall Tomahawk City Hall is located at 23 North 2nd Street. The printer, a scanner, a photocopier, and faxing service are building was extensively remodeled in 1995, and contains available for use by patrons. the administrative offices of the City and the police station. County Annex The County rents space at 310 West Wisconsin Avenue for Library The Tomahawk Public Library (300 West Lincoln Avenue) outreach services. North Central Health Care sublets space was constructed in 1995. Over 53,000 volumes are available, from the County for mental health services. Meeting and with an annual circulation of over 123,000 volumes. The office space is available to Veterans Affairs and other County Tomahawk Public Library is a member of the Wisconsin departments on an as-needed basis. Valley Library Service. Through the WVLS shared system, County Garage library users may obtain one library card that can be used at Located at 574 Southgate Drive is a garage that houses road any of the libraries within the system. equipment used in maintaining County Highways in the northern part of the county. The library collections not only consist of both Adult and Children’s Fiction and Non-fiction books, but also includes Lincoln Industries

City of Tomahawk Comprehensive Plan 2017 DRAFT 31 Located at 1775 Kaphaem Road this facility provides a lots would be required to assure that the aquifer does supportive work environment for developmentally disabled not become contaminated with effluent from these residents. Lincoln Industries is a non-profit company homes. If sewer and water service is extended to the owned by the County and administered by the Social area then such spread-out development will increase Service Department. the cost of building the required infrastructure. Whether development should follow the more or the Senior Center less compact model is dependent on whether there Located at 113 South Tomahawk Avenue, this facility is is the realistic expectation that sufficient demand will owned by the City and jointly managed with the Lincoln exist in the future to justify the expense of extending County Department on Aging, and provides a northern utility service to this area. Proper zoning to ensure that meal site and social setting for senior citizens in the development occurs in a manner that will maximize Tomahawk area. the efficiency of any future infrastructure investments The Tomahawk Senior Center serves as an information and by the City in this area is a question that this Plan referral resource for senior citizens and their families. It is should address. also a focal point for social, recreational and educational • Low Water Pressure activities for area seniors. The center provides a comfortable Particularly in the area of the school complex and environment where citizens can gather, socialize, dine and along King Road there are issues associated with water be active. The Tomahawk Senior Center provides home pressure because this section of the water distribution delivered and on site meals, two computers w/ wireless system dead-ends. If a connection were made with the internet, theater trips, arthritis and other exercises, field existing system near the SH-86 and US-51 intersection trips, local shopping, movies, Wii sports/league bowling, this would create a loop that would improve water stitching group, monthly foot care and Medicare basics pressure in both areas. review. The center also offers informational guides and guest speakers pertaining to healthy living and senior • Aging Population related issues. The aging of the population of the City that is occuring will put certain constraints on the kinds of community Utility & Community Facility Issues facilities that need to be provided. There is a range of services that are needed by seniors. The quality and • Wellhead Protection availability of hospital, nursing home, and especially The City of Tomahawk has an excellent source of EMS facilities is crucial to making the area a viable drinking water. The two existing wells produce retirement destination. Seniors benefit from nutrition abundant and high-quality water; so pure that it does programs and from social support that gives them not require chlorination. However, because they are a fuller and richer life. There are a number of other located within two hundred feet of one another they policies, however, that address the problems that are are vulnerable to a single contamination source. A third particular to older residents. well, perhaps at another location in the same aquifer, would lessen this risk. Accessibility of public facilities is a consideration not merely to the disabled, but to the entire aging Another aspect of this problem is the recharge zone population. Curb cuts and handicapped ramps make it for the City’s wells extends under the area along easier for everyone to get around. Also, transportation Theiler Drive generally acknowledged to be the most alternatives that allow those who can no longer likely to see residential growth in the future, and the drive, or choose not to, can open up opportunities area along Kaphaem Road including the site of the for independent living and social support networks new Harley-Davidson plant. The City has adopted a that are important to seniors and other special need Wellhead Protection Ordinance that should regulate populations. any industrial uses that might affect water quality. This leaves open the question of the form that residential • Appealing To Nature Tourism development might take in this area. Currently there Recently there has been increasing attention to the is no sewer service, and the residences that have been effects of the sedentary lifestyle on the health of built in the area rely on on-site disposal (septic) systems. Americans. Obesity has been described as an epidemic. The aquifer that provides the City’s water is fairly One of the more obvious prescriptions for this shallow and the sand and gravel medium is extremely condition is to get out and walk more or ride a bike. The vulnerable to infiltration. infrastructure to support such a cure is clear: sidewalks or trails, and somewhere to go within walking or biking If development in this area is to continue to take place, distance. Policies that foster walkability – such as a dependent on the well and septic model, then large 32 DRAFT Utilities, Community Facilities, requirement that new development provide sidewalks Goal 2: Promote an effective and efficient supply of utilities, – are useful. Development of a citywide trail system facilities and services that meet the needs and expectations offers residents an attractive way to get their exercise. of residents.

Recreational trails provide a benefit that goes beyond Objective A: Protect the lives, property, and rights of all the salutary effect on individuals’ health. With the residents through law enforcement and fire services. growth in the popularity of biking as a sport and Objective B: Support high quality educational increasing interest in nature tourism, trail systems are opportunities for all residents. an important means for drawing visitors to the city. Low cost, outdoor activities that made the most of the City’s Policy A: Help coordinate and support local assets have the potential to open up new markets. emergency services and facilities (e.g., police, fire, Efforts to integrate trails within the City to the larger trail rescue/EMS) through adequate funding, training, system in the county could tie together the two systems facilities, and equipment. in a way that would expand recreational opportunities Policy B: Provide the kind of services and community and bring a new class of visitors into the city. facilities that respond to the special needs of an aging population, including the need for accessibility. • Broadband Access Policy C: Support strategies for enhancing Internet access is the key to the information economy. telecommunication capabilities. Broadband Internet is available through Charter Communication in the City along with cable TV service. Goal 3: Provide sufficient park facilities to meet the outdoor Dial-up service is available through Verizon including recreation needs of residents. DSL, as well as other providers such as AOL, NewNorth, and Earthlink. Wireless Internet is not available at this Objective A: Utilize existing parks and City-owned land time. Access to high-speed Internet connection could to create a comprehensive parks and trails system that prove to be an important part of Tomahawk economic provides an amenity for residents and visitors development strategy. Policy A: Develop a trail plan for the City that accommodates hiking, biking, as well as motorized Utilities and Community Facilities Goals, activities while minimizing conflict between users, Objectives and Policies including a waterfront trail connection between Veterans Memorial Park and Bradley Park. Goal 1: Encourage adequate infrastructure and public services and an adequate supply of developable land to meet existing and future market demand for a harmonious mix of residential, commercial and industrial uses.

Objective A: Provide the appropriate level of community services and administrative facilities and practices, while striving for a low tax levy. Objective B: Coordinate community facilities and utility systems development and use with land use, transportation, and natural resource planning. Objective C: Protect public and environmental health through proper waste disposal. Policy A: Assure a high-quality and abundant supply of water, including the possibility of A. establishing another source. Policy B: Promote long-range sanitary sewer system planning to accommodate projected growth and development. Policy C: Consider the options for the mapping of City utility systems. Policy D: Support recycling by residents to reduce solid waste disposal.

City of Tomahawk Comprehensive Plan 2017 DRAFT 33 Comprehensive Plan Map 4 DRAFT Utilities and Community Facilities City of Tomahawk Lincoln County, Wisconsin

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34 DRAFT Utilities, Community Facilities, Chapter Five Transportation

Transportation is necessary for the effective movement of During the same years, the region also had a 20 percent people and goods within and with connections outside of increase in drivers over age 65. These changes mean the Village. Transportation is also critical to development and communities will have a need for multimodal options land use. This chapter provides an inventory of the existing for the younger ages and options to increase safety as transportation facilities and services within the Village. drivers age.

Transportation is a crucial component of livability and • Transportation Maintenance Cost – It is expensive to provides a basis for the formulation of policy to coordinate maintain the transportation infrastructure in the region. transportation facilities with a sustainable pattern of The current reliance on fuel tax and registration fees development. The existing network, from roads to rails, is inadequate, unstable, and may soon be outmoded. needs to be coordinated to maximize efficiency for the The inability to fund improvements and maintenance overall system. The connection between home and work is on transportation infrastructure will impact the ability an important part of any transportation system. A range of to transport goods and provide safe, reliable, and transportation alternatives should be supported, including efficient roads. walkability wherever possible. Connections 2030 This is Wisconsin’s latest long-range, statewide, multimodal Previous Plans and Studies transportation plan. It identifies a series of system-level priority corridors that are critical to Wisconsin’s travel Regional Livability Plan patterns and the state economy. The 2015 Regional Livability Plan (RLP), written by the North Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission, addresses State Trails Network Plan issues of livability in the areas of housing, transportation, The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) economic development, and land use. The RLP identifies created this plan in 2001, to identify a statewide network of three major transportation issues. trails and to provide guidance to the DNR for land acquisition and development. Many existing trails are developed and • Modes of Transportation to Work – The region’s operated in partnership with counties. By agreement the workforce is extremely dependent on the automobile. DNR acquires the corridor and the county government(s) In 2012, over 80 percent of the region’s workforce develop, operate, and maintain the trail. drove alone to work on a daily basis. Another 10 North Central Wisconsin Regional Bicycle Facilities percent carpooled, leaving less than 10 percent for the Network Plan non-automobile methods such as walking, biking, and The North Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission using transit. The average commute time in the central (NCWRPC) is currently being updated to guide the sub-region, which includes Marathon County, was development of bicycle facilities in north central Wisconsin. 18.7 minutes. The vision of this plan is to increase the mobility of people • Age of Drivers in the Region – The region is seeing a within the Region by making bicycling a more viable and change in the number of licensed drivers by age groups. attractive transportation choice. The plan will strengthen Between 2004 and 2013, the region saw a 20 percent the rural character of the County by connecting natural decrease in the number of drivers age 17 and age 19. and cultural resource destinations and by connecting City of Tomahawk Comprehensive Plan 2017 DRAFT 35 communities, which also will have positive economic development effects from tourism.

The plan contains route selections from the Lincoln scenic bike and auto tour that includes STH 107, which has good bicycle suitability, and STH 17, which is not so well suited to bicycling and should be a candidate for bicycling improvements such as an expanded paved shoulder.

Road Network Roads are commonly classified in one of two ways: by ownership or by purpose. Jurisdictional responsibility refers to ownership of a particular road, while functional classification, identifies the road by the level of service it provides.

Jurisdiction Local Roads Downtown Jurisdiction refers to governmental ownership, not interregional nature. These routes generally serve all urban necessarily responsibility. For example, some State owned areas with a population greater than 5,000 or connect roads are maintained by local jurisdictions. Additionally, major centers of activity, the highest traffic volumes and the the designation of a public road as a “Federal-aid highway” longest trip desires. does not alter its ownership or jurisdiction as a State or local road, only that its service value and importance have Minor Arterials, in conjunction with principal arterials, serve made that road eligible for Federal-aid construction and cities, large communities, and other major traffic generators rehabilitation funds. providing intra-community continuity and service to trips of moderate length, with more emphasis on land access than Ownership is divided among the Federal, State, and local principal arterials. governments. States own over 20 percent of the national road network. The Federal Government has responsibility Collectors provide both land access service and traffic for about 5 percent, primarily in national parks, forests, and circulation within residential neighborhoods, commercial Indian reservations. Over 75 percent of the road system is areas, and industrial areas. The collector system distributes locally controlled. trips from the arterials through the area to the local streets. The collectors also collect traffic from the local streets and In some cases, local municipalities are responsible for channel it onto the arterial system. conducting routine maintenance and minor repairs on State and Federal highways within their jurisdictional boundaries. Local Streets comprise all facilities not on one of the higher In return, the State generally provides financing to those systems. They serve primarily to provide direct access jurisdictions. However, major repairs and reconstruction to abutting land and access to the higher order systems. are generally still the responsibility of the State Department Local streets offer the lowest level of mobility, and serve of Transportation. the through-traffic movement on this system is usually discouraged. Functional Classification According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Major Road Facilities a functionally classified road system is one in which streets Roadway facilities, including jurisdictions (i.e. U.S., State, and highways are grouped into classes according to the and County highways) are shown on the Transportation character of service they provide, ranging from a high Map. The following is a brief description of the major road degree of travel mobility to land access functions. At the facilities located in the Village. Functional classification, upper limit of the system (principal arterials, for example), jurisdiction, and Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT), when are those facilities that emphasize traffic mobility (long, available, are summarized for all major roads. uninterrupted travel), whereas at the lower limits are those Principal Arteries: local roads and streets that emphasize access. • USH 51: Runs north and south on the eastern edge The functional classifications are generally defined as: of the city. Major Collectors: Principal Arterials serve corridor movements having trips • STH 86/CTH D: Runs east and west through the City, length and travel density characteristics of an interstate or 36 DRAFT Transportation south of the Wisconsin River. • CTH A: Runs east and west on the northern most edge of the City, north of the Wisconsin River. • CTH S: Runs south from STH 86. • CTH CC: Enters City from the west north corner, and is otherwise known as Bridge Street. Minor collectors: • Lincoln Avenue • Kings Road • West Somo Avenue • Spirit Avenue • Segments of 4th St, 3rd St, 2nd St and Forest Place

The City of Tomahawk road network consists of roughly 2 miles of federal highways, 4.5 miles of state highways, 1.3 miles of county highways, and 40.6 miles of local roads. See Map 5. Lumber Truck trail and section of Segment 69: Map 5 – Transportation Bearskin-Hiawatha State Trail uses a former railroad right- Other Transportation Modes of-way as the trail. The Hiawatha State Trail starts in Trails are an important part of the transportation network Tomahawk and travels about 6.4 miles north, crossing in a community. Not everyone has access to a vehicle and USH 8 to the Oneida County line where the trail ends. The many that do seek options to driving. Certain segments of railroad grade continues to Minocqua, but is not part of the the populations in the community rely on these for access trail until crossing CTH K. The Bearskin Trail then begins at to shopping, medical services and other needs. See Map 6. CTH K and travels 18.3 miles north toward Minocqua on the same railroad grade as the Hiawatha State Trail. Bicyclists Map 6 – Trails may use county Highway L in Oneida County as a connector between the Hiawatha and Bearskin State Trails. Pedestrian Sidewalks are the primary locations within Tomahawk to Proposed Trails: safely walk. A complete sidewalk system is necessary to Segment 69: Tomahawk to Crandon: This abandoned rail connect most housing with most activity centers like the corridor would link these two communities via an off-road downtown area and other local destinations. connector. This corridor intersects the Langlade County to Michigan corridor at Pelican Lake and links the Argonne The typical walking trip is less than 1 mile in length. Issues to Shawano corridor in the east with the Tomahawk to of most concern to pedestrians are the missing section of Wausau corridor in the west. This short linking corridor a sidewalk, broken sidewalks, an intersection without curb provides opportunity to access the very popular Hiawatha- ramps, or the construction zone that forces pedestrians to Bearskin Trail from other corridors to the east. The corridor walk in a traffic lane. runs primarily through heavily forested lands in Lincoln and Langlade Counties. All trails listed under Bicycling are also open for walking. All roads except USH 51 are available for pedestrian travel. Segment 18: Tomahawk to Wausau (Northern Region): From the end of the Bearskin/Hiawatha Trail in Tomahawk, Bicycle this corridor would extend south to Merrill, and then into Bicycles are vehicles that must obey all traffic laws. Bicycles the West Central Region terminating in Wisconsin Dells. Part are not allowed on sidewalks in the City, unless bicyclists are of State Highway 107 has wide shoulders to accommodate in the learning stage or are closely supervised by an adult. bicycles and was identified in the Wisconsin Bicycle Transportation Plan 2020. When the remaining section of All roads except USH 51 are available for bicycle travel. highway is reconstructed, wide shoulders will be included. CTHs A, S and STH 86 west as they leave the City are not recommended for bicycle travel. The Bicycle Federation of ATVs/Snowmobiles Wisconsin along with WisDOT have determined what the The City has a policy that permits snowmobiles and ATVs to bicycling conditions are on all county and state highways. use some city streets and certain designated trails within the city when the temperature is below 28 degrees. Two multi-purpose trails exist in Tomahawk – the Hiawatha

City of Tomahawk Comprehensive Plan 2017 DRAFT 37 Bus/Transit Transportation Issues There are no transit systems within Tomahawk. The City of • Creation of a walking trail between the Library Merrill is the nearest transit system. Intercity bus routes do and SARA Park. not exist within Lincoln County. • Establishing a second road into the hospital Transportation Facilities for Disabled from the west. Para-transit is a specialized transit service to serve elderly • Trucks speeding through town from USH 51 to STH 86 or handicapped who require more accessible vehicles and on Somo Ave. flexible routing. Providers of this service are usually existing municipal transit operators, taxi companies, and private • No cab service available. companies with buses and vans. • Truck traffic through intersections not designed for trucks, and traffic signals needed at: Handi Van is a private company with a wheelchair equipped van providing medical appointment transportation for • Somo & North 4th St. Tomahawk residents Monday to Friday. • Mohawk Dr. & North 4th St.

Senior Shuttle is sponsored by Tomahawk Community Bank Transportation Goal, Objectives and Policies and the flexible service is coordinated by the Tomahawk Senior Center. Goal 1: Promote an integrated and efficient transportation system that affords mobility, convenience and safety and that Rail meets the needs of all citizens, including disabled citizens Canadian National owns tracks in the city and the surrounding area. Tomahawk Railway has a short rail line that provides Objective A: Support and maintain a safe and efficient freight rail service from the City to a few miles south. street system. Objective B: Promote the development of sidewalks, Airports multi-use trails, and trail linkages. Air Carrier/Air Cargo airports closest to Tomahawk are the Rhinelander/Oneida County Airport (RHI) in Rhinelander, Policy A: Establish and maintain a five-year street and the Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) in Mosinee. layout plan using PASER software to inventory and rate the local roads. Transport/Corporate airports are intended to serve Policy B: Consider road locations, extensions or corporate jets, small passenger and cargo jet aircraft used connections to adjacent development when reviewing in regional service and small airplanes (piston or turboprop) development plans and proposals. used in commuter air service. The only difference between a Policy C: Work with the County and WisDOT to transport/corporate airport and a commercial airport is that coordinate transportation planning. the commercial airport has scheduled passenger service. Policy D: Consider extension of trails as part of new development. Utility airports are intended to serve virtually all small general aviation single and twin-engine aircraft, both piston and turboprop, with a maximum takeoff weight of 12,500 pounds or less. These aircraft typically seat from two to six people and are now commonly used for business and some charter flying as well as a wide variety of activities including recreational and sport flying, training, and crop dusting. Tomahawk has a Basic Utility B airport.

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40 DRAFT Transportation Chapter Six Economic Development

The condition of the local economy directly influences North Central Wisconsin Regional CEDS, 2017 local growth and development, and therefore must be Lincoln County is one of ten counties included in the North considered when planning for a community’s future. Central Wisconsin Economic Development District as Employment patterns and economic trends generally occur designated by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic on a regional scale. Oftentimes residents of one community Development Administration (EDA). The North Central work in another. Similarly changes in a major industry can Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (NCWPRC) is impact jobs and growth far beyond the community where the agency that is responsible for maintaining that federal the business is physically located. designation. As part of maintaining that designation, the NCWRPC annually prepares a Comprehensive Economic It is therefore important to understand a local community’s Development Strategy (CEDS) report. The report serves to economy in light of its regional context. The following summarize and assess economic development activities section provides a brief overview of the economy in of the past year and present new and modified program Lincoln County, in terms of the economic environment, strategies for the upcoming year. key economic sectors and the regional labor force and employment projections. A more specific description of Key findings from this regional level plan involve an inventory Lincoln City includes employment trends, major local of the physical geography of the Region and its resident employers or industries, and where most residents of the population. Labor, income, and employment data are City of Tomahawk work. Potential economic development covered with analysis of the economic status of the Region. opportunities and/or issues regarding the local economy Regional Livability Plan: 2014 are also identified. The NCWRPC developed this plan as an update of its Regional Comprehensive Plan. One component of this plan Previous Plans and Studies is the Economic Development Chapter. Within this chapter, The following is a list of previous plans and studies related economic indicators are analyzed on a regional level and to economic development in Lincoln County and the City economic infrastructure is inventoried. The chapter offers of Tomahawk: some regional goals and policies for the development of the regional economy over the next two decades. Lincoln County Comprehensive Plan, 2011 The plan covers economic development in both the Key findings from this regional level plan are: inventory and plan recommendation sections. The inventory information is a brief overview of labor force, 1. The Region’s labor force participation rates are commuting patterns, economic base, environmentally increasing and unemployment is decreasing. contaminated sites, and economic development programs. 2. Primary export industries include agriculture, Goals, objectives, policies, and recommendations are forestry, manufacturing, transportation, provided in the plan recommendation section. Some of communication, and retail. the recommendations relate to site availability, desired 3. The Region’s economy is mostly comprised of slow economic focus, reuse of environmentally contaminated growth industry, but it is shifting into a service based sites and design standards. economy, which shows much faster growth rates. 4. The Region is a competitive location for new industry City of Tomahawk Comprehensive Plan 2017 DRAFT 41 starts compared to national average. the Chamber of Commerce and local government could 5. The Region has several available industrial parks. do to remove economic barriers. When asked about their willingness to participate in collaborative strategies to Tomahawk and Tourism: Trends, Strategies & Outlooks improve the business climate in Tomahawk the response This report is based on a series of focus group meetings was positive, but not strongly so. There was a greater conducted in 2005 to discuss issues surrounding tourism. A willingness to contribute time to such a strategy than number of ideas were suggested, including the need to focus funding. Overall the survey indicates the beginnings of on Tomahawk’s unique characteristics and the area’s natural the commitment necessary for a collaborative economic resources. The need to communicate what is available, and development strategy. break dependency on weather, along with the need for more family-friendly options was discussed. Considerable County Economic Setting attention was paid on how resorts in the area could improve In 2001, there were 12,123 jobs in the County, according to the quality of the product they offered, including some sort Emsi (2017.1). By 2010, employment had decreased by 16 of tour and consortium of resort owners that would allow for percent to 10,236 jobs. Majority of the losses were seen in sharing of information and ideas. Creating partnerships and the Manufacturing industry, which 1,323 jobs. Within this travel packages were seen as one way to more effectively industry, the Wood Product Manufacturing subindustry market local resorts. Opportunities for expansion were seen experienced the largest decline in jobs. in some markets, particularly golfers and ATV-riders. ATV trail development presents special challenges that must be By 2015, the county economy had added 510 jobs over 2010 dealt with in a comprehensive manner. for a total of 10,749. The largest net increase in jobs was in the Finance and Insurance industry, which added 113 jobs. In looking at how to improve tourism to the Tomahawk area This was an increase of 15 percent. The second and third changes that have taken place in visitor behavior should largest gains were seen in the Administrative and Support be acknowledged. The most important of these may be and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry, that people are more likely to take a number of shorter adding 113 jobs, and the Wholesale Trade industry, which periods of time off. Rather than a single one or two week added 94 jobs since 2010. 13 out of the 20 industries in vacation the pattern in recent years has been for families Lincoln County have added jobs, including Manufacturing, to take a number of “mini-vacations”; long weekends since 2010. are becoming a more common form of travel than full- fledged vacations because of the time pressures of jobs Key Economic Sectors and activities on modern families. At the same time, many Key sectors of a regional economy can be identified by size; Northwoods resorts are being converted to condominium by growth or decline in employment; by a concentration ownership. This gives the owners the advantages of owning of the industry in the local area exceeding the national their own recreational property while leaving most of the concentration. An industry that shows a higher concentration responsibility of maintenance in the hands of others. Both of employment than the national average is considered of these changes speak to a changing demographic among a “basic industry” and is identified by a technique called visitors: more retirees and shorter, more frequent visits “Location Quotient” analysis. Basic industries are those from families. sectors that export a product or service from the local Tomahawk Business Retention and Expansion community into the national or international economy. Survey Report They are a critical part of the “economic engine” fora This survey of area businesses was conducted by University region, affecting the growth and health of many dependent of Wisconsin – Extension to determine the feelings of sectors such as retail, transportation, construction, and local businesses about the local economic climate and local services. In Lincoln County, basic industries include particularly the need for collaborative action on the part Manufacturing, Finance and Insurance, and Crop and of local businesses. The core of the survey was five open- Animal Production. ended questions that respondents answered. Most of the good things about doing business in Tomahawk had to In 2016, there were 10,886 jobs in Lincoln County and do with advantages of friendly, small-town life, trust and had a Gross Regional Production of 921 million dollars in personal service. Many of the barriers to doing business 2014. Table 6.1 shows a select number of industries by related to the difficulty in competing with “big box” stores employment in Lincoln County in 2011 and 2016. In 2016, located elsewhere. the Manufacturing Industry (NAICS 31) was the largest employment sector with 2,547 workers. Government (NAICS When asked what could be done to overcome these barriers 90) and Retail Trade (NAICS 44) were second and third with there were a number of suggested special events and other 1,788 and 1,219 workers respectively. cooperative strategies. The final two questions asked what 42 DRAFT Economic Development Table 6.1: Jobs by Industry - Lincoln County 2011-2016 2011-2016 NAICS Description 2011 Jobs 2016 Jobs Net Change % Change 31 Manufacturing 2,460 2,547 87 4% 90 Government 1,788 1,736 -52 -3% 44 Retail Trade 1,219 1,338 119 10% 52 Finance and Insurance 915 1,051 136 15% 62 Health Care and Social Assistance 905 951 46 5% 72 Accommodation and Food Services 744 854 110 15% 48 Transportation and Warehousing 389 444 55 14% 23 Construction 360 435 75 21% 81 Other Services (except Public Administration) 294 235 -59 -20% 42 Wholesale Trade 282 370 88 31% 11 Crop and Animal Production 141 148 7 5% Total 10,102 10,886 784 8% Source: EMSI 2016.3 In terms of job growth, Administrative and Support and 81 million dollars in exported sales. The ability to export Waste Management and Remediation Services (NAICS 561) goods and services is essential to the county’s economy as it was the fastest growing industry from 2011 with a growth introduces new money to the economy, rather than simply rate of 113 percent, adding 122 jobs. The Management circulating money that is already in the region. This influx of Companies and Enterprises industry (NAICS 55) was of new revenue is redistributed throughout the economy at second, employing an additional 47 workers, a 37 percent local restaurants, suppliers, and retailers. increase. The third fastest industry was Wholesale Trade (NAICS 42) increasing 31 percent, or 4 workers. The Finance Job Growth and Insurance (136 jobs), Administrative and Support Between 2011 and 2016, Lincoln County added 784 jobs, an and Waste Management and Remediation Services (122 increase of 7.8 percent. The State of Wisconsin experienced jobs), and Retail Trade (119 jobs) added the most jobs a job growth of 8.8 percent and the nation which increased overall. Accommodation and Food Services came in fourth, 10.3 percent. Based on National Growth Effect (1,117), adding 119 jobs. an Industry Mix Effect (-321), and the Competitive Effect (247) the region would expect to add 1,043 jobs in this It should be noted that the number of employees in industry over the next ten year time period based on a shift certain sectors, particularly those workers engaged in Crop share analysis. and Animal production, which includes forestry, may be understated because this information utilizes the Wisconsin While a location quotient analysis provides a snapshot of Department of Workforce Development data; those who the economy at a given time, shift-share analysis introduces are self-employed or work in family businesses are not trend analysis (change over a period of time). This is an reflected in this data. analysis technique that examines economic change and incorporates a “what-if” component. The theory behind Two industries lost jobs from 2011 to 2016. Government shift-share is that local economic trends can be determined (NAICS 90) lost 52 jobs, decreasing 3 percent. Other Services to be “up “or “down” relative to national trends, called the (NAICS 81) decreased its employment by 20 percent, National Growth Component. It also identifies if the growth or 59 jobs. is in fast or slow growing industries or sectors, call Industrial Mix; and finally, it identifies how competitive an area is for In 2014, Lincoln County generated 1.8 billion dollars in attracting different economic sectors, called the Competitive export revenue. Export revenue is money received in the Share. Both models use the same employment data. region through foreign and external domestic sources. Manufacturing was the highest export industry accounting The industrial mix effect represents the share of regional for over 827 million dollars, or 45.3 percent of total export industry growth explained by the growth of the specific revenue. Government was the second highest export industry at the national level. The national growth effect industry accounting for over 270 million dollars, or 14.8 explains how much the regional industry’s growth is percent of total export revenue. Finance and Insurance was explained by the overall growth in the national economy. the third highest export accounting for over $266 million, or The regional competitiveness effect explains how much 14.6 percent. Lastly, Crop and Animal Production produced of the change in a given industry is due to some unique City of Tomahawk Comprehensive Plan 2017 DRAFT 43 competitive advantage that the region possesses, because and Enterprises industry, which increased from zero to 34 the growth cannot be explained by national trends in jobs. The Administration & Support, Waste Management that industry or the economy as a whole. As a result of and Remediation industry was the second fastest growing the regions unique competitiveness, the county should industry, which increased 1,175 percent, adding 71 jobs. continue to grow. The third fastest growing industry was Wholesale Trade. This industry grew 83 percent, adding 25 jobs. In terms of overall Local Economic Setting growth, Administration & Support, Waste Management and Remediation industry was the fastest growing industry, Tomahawk’s first economic endeavors were centered with 71 jobs. primarily on logging activities. Today, Tomahawk is a manufacturing center with Harley-Davidson, Packaging Eleven industries lost jobs, with the largest losses in Corporation of America, Northland Stainless, Daigle Bros. manufacturing (-471 jobs), retail trade (-60 jobs), and public Inc. and Louisiana-Pacific all operating facilities in or near administration (-58 jobs). the City limits. Display 6.2 shows worker inflow and outflow. The figure In 2010, there were 2,745 primary jobs in the in the indicates that 385 residents both worked and lived in the City, according to the Longitudinal Employer-Household city in 2014. This was 25.2 percent of the city’s working Dynamics Data. While this number was relatively close residents. 1,142 residents left the area to work, while to jobs numbers seen in the early part of the decade, the 1,758 commuted into the city to work. 3.4 percent of the number would decrease in 2012, to 2,053 jobs. This was a imported workforce, or 73 workers, came from the City of loss of 692 jobs. The city rebounded slightly by 2014 with Merrill, more than any other municipality. Rhinelander sent 90 jobs. The number of jobs in the city can be seen in 68 workers, while the City of Wausau sent 29. 43.8 percent Display 6.1. 26.8 percent were making $1,250 per month of commuters to Tomahawk drive less than 10 miles, while or less in 2010. By 2014, this figure had increased slightly to 18.2 percent drive a distance greater than 50. 27.7 percent. Local Development Groups In 2010, the manufacturing sector was the largest employer The city is served by three economic development in the City. However, by 2014, the manufacturing industry organizations: The Tomahawk Development Corporation, employed only about half the number of people. Table 6.2 the Tomahawk Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Lincoln shows the number of jobs by industry sector in the City. County Economic development Corporation.

Nonetheless, manufacturing remains the largest employer, The Tomahawk Development Corporation is a formal employing 25.2 percent of the population in 2014. Retail organization that works with the City to attract industrial trade was the second largest, employing 327 workers, development. The organization was involved in creating which comprises 15.3 percent of the workforce. The third both the north and south industrial parks. Currently they largest employer was Health Care and Social Assistance, are searching for property to expand industrial space. which employed 290 workers, or 13.5 percent of all workers in the city. The Chamber of Commerce in general promotes development and advocacy of business and tourism. It In terms of job growth from 2010 to 2014, the fastest was formed in 1919 by area merchants. The focus of the growing industries were the Management of Companies organization is tourism and events. Display 6.1: Number of Jobs in the City

Source: U.S. Census

44 DRAFT Economic Development Table 6.2: Local Jobs by NAICS Industry Sector 2010 2014 2010-2014 Count Share Count Share % Change Net Change Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 36 1.3% 39 1.8% 8.3% 3 Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0.0% 0 Utilities 5 0.2% 5 0.2% 0.0% 0 Construction 118 4.3% 125 5.8% 5.9% 7 Manufacturing 1,011 36.8% 540 25.2% -46.6% -471 Wholesale Trade 30 1.1% 55 2.6% 83.3% 25 Retail Trade 387 14.1% 327 15.3% -15.5% -60 Transportation and Warehousing 48 1.7% 31 1.4% -35.4% -17 Information 54 2.0% 33 1.5% -38.9% -21 Finance and Insurance 59 2.2% 75 3.5% 27.1% 16 Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 13 0.5% 6 0.3% -53.8% -7 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 16 0.6% 13 0.6% -18.8% -3 Management of Companies and Enterprises 1 0.0% 34 1.6% 3300.0% 33 Administration & Support, Waste Management 4 0.1% 75 3.5% 1775.0% 71 & Remediation Educational Services 208 7.6% 169 7.9% -18.8% -39 Health Care and Social Assistance 333 12.1% 290 13.5% -12.9% -43 Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 1 0.0% 0 0.0% -100.0% -1 Accommodation and Food Services 222 8.1% 179 8.4% -19.4% -43 Other Services (excluding Public Administration) 75 2.7% 81 3.8% 8.0% 6 Public Administration 124 4.5% 66 3.1% -46.8% -58 Total 2,745 100% 2,143 100% -21.9% -602 Source: U.S. Census 2000, 2010 Local Development Tools There are three active Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts in Tomahawk. TIF districts allow local governments to invest Display 6.2: Worker Inflow/Outflow in infrastructure and economic development projects and apply the increment of increased property tax revenue realized by those projects in retiring the costs of those improvements.

TIF #1 is on the north side of the city and includes the former Harley-Davidson north plant and the motel on North 4th Street. This district also includes some residential development.

TIF #2 includes the Somo Avenue Harley-Davidson plant, the Louisiana Pacific facility on the city’s far south side, the new Harley-Davidson plant on Kaphem Road, and the Comfort Inn area adjacent to the 51/86 interchange. The first three of these facilities are connected by generally narrow strips of undeveloped land, but from the Kaphaem Road Harley- Davidson plant north the district encompasses the land between Kaphaem and Highway 51 and the Gateway District north of Highway 86 up to the abandoned railroad tracks. Source: NCWRPC TIF #3 district includes the former site of Tomahawk Tissue Co. on a peninsula at the mouth of the Tomahawk River City of Tomahawk Comprehensive Plan 2017 DRAFT 45 at the end of Leather Street in the northwest section of the city. This is an environmental TIF designed to pay for clean-up and reclamation of the former industrial site in preparation for redevelopment. Employment Projections Due to the small number of jobs in the City of Tomahawk, compared to other larger urban areas, projecting employment for the city along is difficult. However, employment data is available at the zip code level that encompasses the City of Tomahawk, 54487 as well as the surrounding area. Table 6.3 shows projections provided by Economic Modeling Specialists International (Emsi) for the zip code, show a 14 percent increases between 2016 and 2026. This equates to 451 jobs. The fastest growing industry is projected to be Utilities, which would add 7 jobs. Overall, Manufacturing is expected to add the most jobs (202), growing 21 percent.

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Table 6.3: NAICS Job Projections, 2016-2026 2016-2026 NAICS Description 2016 Jobs 2026 Jobs % Change Net Change 31 Manufacturing 971 1,173 21% 202 11 Crop and Animal Production 65 62 -5% -3 23 Construction 238 306 29% 68 44 Retail Trade 537 648 21% 111 81 Other Services (except Public Administration) 113 109 -4% -4 72 Accommodation and Food Services 325 336 3% 11 62 Health Care and Social Assistance 418 437 5% 19 22 Utilities 12 19 58% 7 21 Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction 11 14 27% 3 52 Finance and Insurance 81 75 -7% -6 71 Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 29 37 28% 8 48 Transportation and Warehousing 54 58 7% 4 42 Wholesale Trade 64 87 36% 23 90 Government* 202 201 0% -1 61 Educational Services* 19 25 32% 6 51 Information 13 <10 N/A N/A 53 Real Estate and Rental and Leasing <10 <10 N/A N/A Administrative and Support and Waste 56 25 37 48% 12 Management and Remediation Services 54 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 17 14 -18% -3 99 Unclassified Industry 0 0 0% 0 55 Management of Companies and Enterprises 0 0 0% 0 Total: 3,202 3,653 14% 451 Source: U.S. Census 2000, 2010 *Emsi classifies the Government and Education Services differently than the Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics (LEHD) data used in the previous section. All establishments in the main Emsi NAICS hierarchy are private sector only, except for the Government Industry. This accounts for the large differences between the educational sector in Table 6.2 and Table 6.3, as most of the educational workers in Table 6.2 would be under Government in Table 6.3. 46 DRAFT Economic Development Tomahawk City Strengths and Weaknesses to compete with large-scale operations with better highway connections in nearby communities. Economic Strengths development tools that make the most of the historic • Two fully serviced industrial parks, South and North character of the downtown, or that maximize the Park. In 2005 the Nork Park was expandable and had advantages of the existing businesses along North 4th municipal infrastructure in place already. Street could go a long way toward recapturing some • Transportation access to US Highway 51/39, US Highway of the retail spending currently being lost to other 8, State Highways 86, and 107, and County Highways A, communities. CC, D, and S. In the past, much of the City’s economic development • A public-use airport with a 4,000 foot x 75 foot runway efforts have been directed attracting manufacturing to suitable for commercial and freight service. It is the city. Because of the importance of small business to classified as a Basic Utility – B Airport. the local economy more effort directed at strengthening • Rail service available from Canadian National Railroad, existing businesses may prove more effective. and Tomahawk Railway. • Labor Force Skills • Cable TV and high speed internet access are provided The lack of jobs skills was first identified by existing by Charter Communications. manufacturing and other entry-level employers is • Available TIF capacity the issue of workforce skills. At the time local firms dedicated time and money to train their labor force to • Water, sanitary sewer and local roads throughout the City. minimal levels. However it was identified as a problem • The City is served by three economic development because the training takes funds away from other organizations. The Tomahawk Development functions of the business. This also creates difficulty in Corporation, the Tomahawk Chamber of Commerce, attracting new employers. and the Lincoln County Economic Development Corporation. These organizations have been proactive Since this time, the North Central Wisconsin Workforce in the past, commissioning a number of different studies Development Board also pointed to this issue in the and strategic plans, such as a downtown redevelopment Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Local plan, a tourism strategy, and a retail trade assessment. Plan, 2016-2020. The assessment also found that a These types of resources enhance the city’s ability to vast majority of employers were complaining about maintain and expand its economic base. the dearth of skilled applicants and high job turnover. Furthermore, employers also complained that youth Weaknesses workers lacked “soft skills”. • During the past several years, the city has experienced a • Role of Tourism large decline in its manufacturing sector, which was the Tomahawk is at the center of an area rich in lakes, basis of the local economy. forests and other Northwoods amenities. Although • Lack of industrial park space the City has never been as dependent on visitors as • The need for aesthetic appeal at the primary entrance some nearby communities, tourism has been and will to the community, the Highway 51/86 interchange. continue to be an important part of the economic mix. Balancing the needs of visitors with those of full-time • The need for revitalization of the Downtown area. residents is important to protect the quality-of-life • The City as no available air-quality permitting capacity, within the community and the continuing attractiveness and any new manufacturing operation to locate in of Tomahawk as a destination. It should also be noted Tomahawk would have to be a low air pollution operation that the industry that typically caters to tourism, Accommodation and Food Services, pays an average Economic Development Issues annual wage well below other industries. • Downton Revitalization • Economic Diversity Historically the downtown was the center of commerce. Tomahawk has a fairly well balanced mix of businesses However, the Highway 51 bypass has proven a challenge within the city including some manufacturing, for a number of downtown businesses. This is also true complemented by tourism, service, and retail of the commercial district along North 4th Street, the components. Although job growth has not occurred and former route of Highway 51. In the roughly thirty years there have been some losses during the recent years. since the bypass was constructed businesses in the Efforts are needed to spur job growth, particularly for downtown and along North 4th Street have struggled higher paying jobs.

City of Tomahawk Comprehensive Plan 2017 DRAFT 47 Economic Development Goals, Objectives and Policies Goal 1: Promote the stabilization of the current economic base and the creation of a range of employment opportunities.

Objective A: Plan for industrial space needs to encourage existing industries, such as Harley-Davidson, Louisiana Pacific, and the Packaging Corporation of America to remain and expand in the community. Objective B: Consider establishing a Business Improvement District as a means of making investments to strengthen existing commercial areas of the city. Objective C: Encourage job-training and economic development activities that will foster high-paying jobs for city residents and increase skill levels within the local workforce. Goal 2: Encourage diversification of the local economy including tourism and small business.

ObjectiveA: Encourage greater commercial development in existing business districts along Wisconsin Avenue, Tomahawk Avenue and North 4th Street. Objective B: Use existing TIF districts to foster appropriate development within the city. Objective C: Build community identity by revitalizing community character and enforcing building standards. Policy A: Foster commercial and appropriate industrial development near the STH 86 interchange with US 51 as a way of increasing the economic impact of the highway on the city. Policy B: Cooperate in countywide economic development initiatives. Policy C: Explore development of a business incubator in the area. Policy D: Consider expansion of the south industrial park.

48 DRAFT Economic Development Chapter Seven Land Use

The City of Tomahawk is basically a square, three miles on a Industrial uses are concentrated near the railroad tracks on side. Less than half of the land area of the city is developed. the west side of Tomahawk Avenue and scattered around The Wisconsin River flows through the center of the city from the southeastern sector of the city, including a number of northeast to southwest forming Lake Mohawksin. Much of gravel pits. Residential uses are concentrated in the historic the undeveloped area of the city is covered in forest, and central section and along Lake Mohawksin, toward the will probably remain undeveloped because of wetlands and school complex, and scattered through the northeast and other soil conditions that make it inappropriate for building. southeast sections, along County Road CC in the Jersey City area, and the shore of Lake Mohawksin in the southwest Previous Studies corner of the city. Recent residential activity has taken place along the Wisconsin River shoreland or the glacial moraine Comprehensive Plan, 2006 that runs north of Theiler Drive. See Map 7. The previous plan focused on the various land uses within the City limits. The plan supported the existing development Existing Land Use trends and it was determined that there was sufficient In the 2016, the dominate land uses for the City consist space for long-term growth. Both of the interchanges along primarily of Woodlands, which occupy 45.8 percent of the Highway 51 were seen as future growth areas. This plan area, followed by Water with 16.7 percent, and Residential replaces the 2006 plan. with 12.1 percent. Commercial uses occupy 3.7 percent Regional Livability Plan and Industrial uses are 3.5 percent of the total land area. Land Use is one of four elements included in the Regional See Table 7.1. Livability Plan, adopted by the North Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission in 2015. The Land Use Table 7.1: Existing Land Use, 2015 Assessment Report, a component of the Plan, looks in detail Percent of at the land uses through the 10-county region and identifies Land Use Acres Total Land Area trends and issues facing land use. The Regional Livability Plan addresses two issues: Agriculture/Bogs 215 3.6% Commercial 222 3.8% • Preserve and protect the region’s landscape, Governmental 85 1.2% environmental resources, and sensitive lands while Industrial/Quarry 210 3.5% encouraging healthy communities. Open Lands 309 5.7% • Manage and reduce vacant land and structures. Outdoor Recreation 87 1.4% Residential 728 12.1% Current Pattern of Land Use Transportation 307 5.1% In general, development is stretched along the Wisconsin Water 1,008 16.7% River, State Highway 86, and North 4th St. (Business Highway Woodlands 2,769 45.9% 51). Commercial development is concentrated primarily in Total Acres 6,040 100.0% the historic downtown area around Wisconsin Avenue and Source: NCWRPC along N. 4th St. on the north side of the Wisconsin River. City of Tomahawk Comprehensive Plan 2017 DRAFT 49 Development Trends Table 7.2: Assessed Land Value (per acre), 2015 Total Value of Land Land Supply Land Classification # of Acres The City of Tomahawk has adequate land available to and Improvements accommodate future development. Unavailable land can Residential 709 $142,177,100 include: land that has already been developed, such as Commercial 263 $58,028,100 commercial or residential land; land that is enrolled in tax Manufacturing 471 $14,755,200 incentive programs or management programs (managed Agriculture 235 $25,900 forest law, farmland preservation, forest crop law, or Forest 565 $235,600 conservation reserve); or land that is publicly owned, such as state wildlife areas or county forest. Agricultural Forest 68 $68,000 Undeveloped 933 $1,833,500 Land Demand Other 7 $76,200 Currently, there is sufficient land for growth. Using WDOA, Total 3,251 $217,199,600 about 25 new units will be added 2015 and 2040. Local Source: DOR policies will hopefully increase that total to about 125 new units. Based on current residential density rates and market services, location desirability and transportation network demands, roughly 75 acres will be needed to accommodate features. Areas where existing development precludes new residential development through 2040. Employment is additional development are also shown. expected to increase 14 percent during the next ten years. As indicated in Table 7.3, a majority of the land is projected Therefore, there will be additional demand for commercial to be used for residential and commercial. Based on current or industrial space as well. A general estimate for the and anticipated future growth there is sufficient land for demand would be 20 acres for commercial and 40 acres for residential, commercial and industrial uses in the City. industrial space over the next decade. About 2,000 acres is outside the current City limits. Land Values Future Development Pattern In 2015, the assessed value of land and improvements for the While the amount of land that is developed in Tomahawk City was $217,199,600. Assessed land values are provided has an impact on public services, the spatial form that only for taxable lands. Much of the City is tax-exempt, development takes also has an impact. Scattered residential therefore land totals vary. Table 7.2 displays the assessed development increases the demand and costs of providing land values by classification. Note that these classifications services such as paved roads and can increase the costs and vary from the planning land use categories. Overall value conflicts for farming by fragmenting farmland. per acre is about $66,810, with residential and commercial values being the highest at around $220,000 per acre. Prime areas for growth are the two interchanges along Highway 51, the Highway 51 corridor and to the south of Future Land Use the City along County Highway S. The City of Tomahawk Future Land Use map illustrates the anticipated future pattern of land uses, including land Land Use Controls outside the current City boundary. The map includes eleven Comprehensive Plan (11) land use categories to guide where new residential and A Comprehensive Plan serves as a guide for land use and non-residential development should be encouraged to locate development and assists the City in making decisions about or where development should be discouraged. See Map 8. the location, type, and form of development that takes The Future Land Use shows recommended areas where place. The plan serves as a general future framework for the development should happen; it is not a prediction of what growth of the community. will happen. Descriptions of each land use category and Zoning the number of acres within each category are provided Zoning is the major implementation tool to achieve in Table 7.3. proposed land uses. The City of Tomahawk maintains and Many factors contribute to future land use decisions, enforces its own zoning ordinance. Under the ordinance, including physical and environmental constraints, zoning regulations are applied to zoning districts to regulate regulatory considerations, geographic factors, economic land use and development. A zoning map identifies the conditions and policy decisions. Examples of these include locations where each district is sited. soil type, wetland and floodplain location, groundwater characteristics, bedrock characteristics, proximity to existing

50 DRAFT Land Use Table 7.3: Future Land Use % of Total Land Use Category Description Acres Land Area Includes all housing, such as subdivisions, mobile homes and multi- Residential 2,834 32.0% family apartments Retail stores, taverns, restaurants, truck stops, gas stations, farm coops, Commercial farm implement dealerships, automobile dealerships, business offices, 1,402 15.8% motels/hotels, offices, telephone/gas company Saw/paper/lumber mills, dairies, industrial parks, trucking operations, Industrial 643 7.2% distribution centers, quarries and mining Government/Public/ Schools, churches, cemeteries, libraries, government, utility facilities and 108 1.2% Institutional other tax exempt uses Water Open waters, such as lakes, ponds, streams, rivers, creeks, reservoirs, etc. 1,635 18.4% Transportation Airports, highways, road right-of-ways, railroads, logging roads 936 10.5% Conservation Wooded and non-wooded open land such as wetlands 1,322 14.9% Total Land Area 8,880 100% Source: NCWRPC Extra-territorial Jurisdiction acres in one quarter-quarter section and the MFL requires The City of Tomahawk has authority to provide at least 10 acres of contiguous forest land. Landowners may extraterritorial review of subdivision requests in the Town close to the public up to 160 acres of their forest lands set of Bradley within one and one-half mile of its corporate aside under the MFL, but the remaining program acres must limits. There is also the potential for extra-territorial zoning be open to public access for hunting, fishing, hiking, etc. to be implemented within this area. To do this requires a lengthy three-step process including the creation of a joint Consistency between Land Use and Zoning committee consisting of representatives from the City and Land use and zoning designations are related, but not the Town. A past effort at extra-territorial land use did not necessarily identical. Land use categories tend to be fairly produce an agreement. This joint committee prepares a general whereas zoning districts regulate specific land proposed plan and regulations for the extraterritorial area uses and development requirements. Because the land and submits it to the City, which may adopt it as proposed or use categories are general it is common for more than one resubmit the proposal to the joint committee for changes. zoning district to correspond to each land use category. It is In either case, the proposed regulations must receive a also possible that some zoning districts might be consistent favorable majority vote from the joint committee before the with more than one land use designation. City can adopt them. Achieving consistency between land use and zoning is Shoreland Zoning required by State Statutes. This generally occurs when a Shoreland, shoreland wetlands, and floodplain regulations community is considering a proposed zoning change. The are applicable in all geographic areas of the County. Wisconsin decision to approve a zoning change must be based on the law mandates Counties to adopt and administer a zoning adopted comprehensive plan, and specifically, the future ordinance that regulates land use in shoreland/wetland and land use map. Generally, if the requested zoning is consistent floodplain areas for the entire are of the County outside with the land use designation on the property it should of villages and cities. This ordinance supersedes any Town be approved, unless unique circumstances indicated the ordinance, unless a Town ordinance is more restrictive. The rezoning would negatively impact surrounding properties or shoreland/wetland and floodplain area covered under this the community. If a rezoning request is not consistent with zoning is the area that lies within 1,000 feet of a lake and the land use designation, the community should consider within 300 feet of a navigable stream or to the landward denying the rezoning request. side of a floodplain, whichever distance is greater. In situations where a rezoning request is not consistent with the land use designation - but the community believes the Forest Crop Law (FCL) and Managed Forest Law requested zoning is appropriate in the specific location and (MFL) would benefit the community - the zoning change can be The Forest Crop Law and Managed Forest Law were approved, however, the land use map should be amended established in Wisconsin to encourage better forest accordingly to establish land use and zoning consistency. management and provide tax relief to the woodland The process for amending the land use map is discussed in owners. Land set aside under the FCL required at least 40 greater detail in the Implementation chapter. City of Tomahawk Comprehensive Plan 2017 DRAFT 51 Issues Land Use Goals, Objectives and Policies • Waterfront Development: The City of Tomahawk has Goal 1: Promote the redevelopment of lands with existing more than sixteen miles of waterfront at its center. infrastructure and public services and the maintenance The recently completed Tomahawk Riverwalk trail and rehabilitation of existing residential, commercial and illustrates the potential for this asset to provide an industrial structures. important amenity to both residents and visitors. Some parts of this waterfront, such as Bradley Park, Veterans Policy A: Review the entire zoning scheme for Memorial Park, and SARA Park, currently provide access the City so that it reflects more accurately the to the waterfront while other sections are undeveloped recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan. and inaccessible. Many parts of the city’s waterfront Goal 2: Encourage land uses, densities and regulations that are privately owned. There is still some areas where promote efficient development patterns and relatively low additional lands could be developed. municipal, state governmental and utility costs.

• Downtown & North 4th Street: There is a continuing Objective A: Provide for a mix of land uses within the city. concern that the shopping options available to Policy A: Provide adequate land area for future Tomahawk residents are limited and that many go development. elsewhere to shop; that their dollars are literally leaving the community. The Wisconsin Avenue shopping Policy B: Consider creation of a Rural Residential (R1- district, Tomahawk’s historic downtown, is nearly fully- R) zoning district that would require larger minimum occupied, with some businesses having operated there lot size that permits lower density development that for many years. The scale of most businesses in this area could support on-site waste disposal systems. is fairly modest. The condition and appearance of this Goal 3: Balance individual property rights with community district is good and most of these businesses present an interests and goals. attractive front to the street. Objective A: Encourage land uses that create or preserve • The North Fourth Street business district began a varied and unique urban community. to develop when this was the route of US-51. The Policy A: Ensure that development of City-owned businesses that grew here are more directly tied to waterfront land protects the public interest. automobile traffic and are built in the more spread out pattern common to suburban development, with large parking lots and free-standing signs. Several businesses, such as grocery stores, are of a larger scale than businesses in the historic downtown. Taken together North Fourth Street and Wisconsin Avenue offer a range of shopping options, however, especially with the advent of “big box” retailers many of these businesses are having a hard time competing for consumer dollars.

• Annexation: For most of its history the City of Tomahawk has survived within its nine square mile boundaries. In recent years several tracts have been annexed to the city. Although more than half of the land area of the city is undeveloped, because of the prevalence of wetlands, land appropriate to development is limited. Unless there is a significant increase in development it is not likely that large annexations will occur.

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54 DRAFT Land Use Chapter Eight Intergovernmental Cooperation

This chapter presents an inventory of existing mechanisms separate levels of government can both increase efficiency that the City of Tomahawk uses to coordinate with other units and reduce the cost of providing these services to citizens. of government, including: Lincoln County, adjacent towns, the school district, the State of Wisconsin and the Federal Since the City of Tomahawk is entirely surrounded by the government. The purpose of this analysis is to identify Town of Bradley this is an important intergovernmental the existing cooperative mechanisms and summarize the relationship for the City. Tomahawk has extraterritorial major challenges and issues regarding intergovernmental subdivision review within a one and a half mile area around cooperation and regional planning, including: the city. The Bradley Town Hall is actually inside the city limits. The section of Bradley east of the city is less than • Opportunities to reduce or eliminate duplication a mile wide, so the City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction also of services; extends into the Towns of King and Skanawan. Efforts should • Incompatible goals, policies and development; be made to maintain friendly relations with Bradley and the • Mechanisms for conflict resolution; other surrounding Towns. • Opportunities for joint planning and decision-making. The City of Tomahawk provides fire services to townships Mechanisms for cooperation and coordination primarily including the Town of Bradley. The City also provides utility take the form of intergovernmental agreements, leases services to parts of Bradley, and airport services to Bradley and contracts, and regulatory authority. These can occur and other townships. Area towns have contributed to the between the Town of Spencer and other local, regional, expansion of the airport. The SARA Park multi-use facility State or Federal entities. Following is a brief description has also fostered cooperation between the City and the of the various functional areas and services that require surrounding townships as the townships and its residents intergovernmental coordination at various levels. have all contributed to make the building a success.

Background When the opportunity presented itself to do something that would benefit the economic prospects of the entire The relationship between the City and Lincoln County is area the City and the Town were able to work together. the basic intergovernmental partnership. Generally the City Intergovernmental cooperation does not have to take the and County provide different kinds of services to residents. form of boundary or shared service agreements. It can be as Basic services such as police and fire, sewer and water, simple as making real accommodations when the common plowing streets, and maintaining parks and public facilities interests of the jurisdictions are clear. are provided by the City. The County offers health, social services, the criminal justice system, and other services to Local and Regional Level Cooperation all county residents including those who live in Tomahawk. In addition, the City is a partner in the Lincoln County Shared Services Economic Development Corporation. Fire Protection Education is provided by the independent Tomahawk School The Tomahawk Fire Department, which is a branch of the District. Higher learning is provided by the Nicolet College City government, has contracts to provide fire service to six Technical School District. Cooperation between these of the surrounding towns and parts of two others.

City of Tomahawk Comprehensive Plan 2017 DRAFT 55 SARA Park Intergovernmental Cooperation SARA Park functions as something of a regional asset. When Goal, Objective and Policy the SARA Banquet Center and Arena was constructed, contributions to build the facility were received from the Goal 1: Encourage coordination & cooperation among entire Tomahawk area, including township residents. Many nearby units of governments. of the users of the Park and its improvements are residents Objective A: Seek efficiencies and cost savings that can of the surrounding towns. be secured by coordinating services and facilities with the County and the Town of Bradley. Cooperative Practices Policy A: Promote and continue joint service Surrounding Towns agreements as a means to consolidate and coordinate The City has good relations with the Towns of Bradley services among the City, County, and Towns to achieve and other nearby towns. A variety of cooperative efforts better services and/or cost savings. are in place. School District The City maintains a close relationship with the Tomahawk School District. Lincoln County The relationship between the City and Lincoln County is the basic intergovernmental partnership. Generally the City and County provide different kinds of services to residents. Basic services such as police and fire, sewer and water, plowing streets, and maintaining parks and public facilities are provided by the City. The County offers health, social services, the criminal justice system, and other services to all county residents including those who live in Tomahawk. Education is provided by the independent Tomahawk School District.

Higher learning is provided by the Nicolet College. Cooperation between these separate levels of government can both increase efficiency and reduce the cost of providing these services to citizens. Regional Agencies The North Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (NCWRPC) provides a variety of regional and local level assistance, including economic development, planning and transportation assistance.

56 DRAFT Intergovernmental Cooperation Chapter Nine Implementation

The primary reason a community prepares a comprehensive including setbacks, the density or intensity of development, plan is to establish a framework to influence decisions and the height and bulk of building and other structures. regarding management of growth and regulation of The general purpose of zoning is to minimize undesirable development to maintain the desired community character, side effects resulting from development by segregating and/ and to set priorities for public expenditures. To be effective, or buffering incompatible uses and by maintaining standards this plan should be actively used as a tool to guide that ensure development will not negatively impact the decisions concerning: community’s character or environment.

• The implementation and enforcement of regulatory The establishment of zoning districts and the zoning map ordinances based on the goals and objectives identified indicates where specific types of development can and in this plan. should be located. Zoning districts shown on the zoning • The development of programs and support systems that map should be coordinated with the land use plan and further the goals and objectives set forth in this plan. map. While the zoning map and land use map do not need to directly match at the time the land use map is adopted, • The implementation of specific community the intent is that the land use map will serve as a guide improvements as identified in the comprehensive plan. indicating how the property should eventually be zoned. • The establishment and support of a continued planning process providing for periodic review and updates to However, there may be situations where changing the this plan and other land use control measures. zoning district boundary makes sense and is in the best interest of the community. If changing the zoning would result in a conflict with the future land use map, the land Implementation Tools use map should also be changed. However, the future land Having the appropriate tools to implement the use map should only be changed if it does not accurately recommendations in this comprehensive plan is critical. reflect the community’s desired land use pattern. Achieving The most common implementation tools are the Town consistency between zoning and land use designation is also official controls or regulatory codes. In particular, the zoning discussed in the Land Use Chapter. ordinance and subdivision (or land division) regulations comprise the principal regulatory devices used to protect As discussed below, the comprehensive plan (and future existing development and guide future growth and land use map) should be periodically reviewed and updated development as identified in this comprehensive plan. to adjust for unforeseen changes or events that were not There are also non-regulatory approaches to implementing considered at the time the initial plan and land use map the comprehensive plan; these generally involve decisions were developed. about how the community will spend its limited funding resources on capital improvements and staffing. Subdivision (Land Division) Ordinance Subdivision regulations serve as an important function Zoning Ordinance and Map by ensuring the orderly development of unplatted and/ Zoning is used to manage and control how land is used and or undeveloped land. These regulations may set forth developed. Zoning ordinances typically establish detailed reasonable regulations for lot sizes, road access, street regulations concerning how land may be developed, design, public utilities, storm water drainage, parks and City of Tomahawk Comprehensive Plan 2017 DRAFT 57 open space, and other improvements necessary to ensure are rarely amended while others are subject to updating that new development will be an asset. on a more regular basis. Plan maps should also be updated periodically. In general, key maps, such as the future land Annual Operating Budget use map, should be reviewed annually to make sure they Tomahawk prepares a budget each year. It is a statement are still current. that prioritizes and allocates fiscal resources to achieve certain objectives over the year. The budget is based on Plan Adoption the needs residents and work plans identified by each The first step in implementing this plan involves adoption of department. The budget is approved by the City Council. the plan by local officials. The formal review and adoption process involves plan review by the Plan Commission who Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) must adopt the plan by resolution of majority vote. The This is an ongoing financial planning program that allows Plan Commission recommendation is forwarded to the City local communities to plan ahead for capital expenditures Council who must adopt the plan by ordinance (of majority and minimize unplanned expenses. A capital improvement vote). A public hearing is required to allow public comment plan consists of a list of proposed projects according to on the ordinance prior to Council’s final action to adopt a schedule of priorities over a four-to-six year period. It the plan. Adoption formalizes the plan document as the identifies needed public improvements, estimates their framework to guide local development decisions over the costs, and identifies financing methods and sources. Public next 20 years. The adopted plan should also be recognized improvements or expenditures typically considered in a as a tool for communicating the community’s land use policy CIP include: and goals and objectives regarding coordination of growth and development. • Public buildings (i.e., fire and police stations) • Park and trail acquisition and development Plan Use, Monitoring, and Evaluation • Roads and highways (maintenance and new The adopted plan should be used as a tool when making land construction/paving) use and development decisions. Decisions concerning private • Utility system construction/expansion, treatment development proposals, public investments, regulations, plants, water towers, wells, etc. incentives, and other actions should be consistent with the • Fire and police protection equipment goals, objectives, policies, and recommendations outlined A CIP is simply a method of planning for and scheduling in this plan. expenditures for public improvements over a period of Although this plan describes policies and actions for future several years in order to maximize the use of limited public implementation, it is impossible to predict the exact future funds. Each year the CIP should be reviewed and extended condition. As such, the goals, objectives, and actions in this one year to compensate for the previous year that was plan should be monitored on a regular basis to maintain completed. This keeps the improvement program current concurrence with changing conditions and respond to and allows for modifications to meet the community’s unanticipated events. The Plan Commission can meet changing needs. regularly to discuss progress on the goals and objectives The preparation of a CIP is normally a joint responsibility of the plan and discuss any issues related to planning or between the town board, plan commission, staff, and citizen development. commissions. The preparation of a capital improvement This plan should be evaluated at least every 5 years, and program may vary from community to community depending updated at least every 10 years. Members of the City Council on local preferences, the local form of government and and Plan Commission, and any other local decision-making available staff. The proposed capital improvement plan bodies, should periodically review the plan and identify should be reviewed in light of the priorities outlined in the areas that might need to be updated. The evaluation comprehensive plan. should involve first reviewing the goals and objectives to ensure they are still relevant and reflect current community Plan Adoption, Monitoring, and Amendments desires. Then the strategies and actions should be reviewed While this comprehensive plan is intended to provide a long- and refined to eliminate completed tasks and identify new term framework to guide development and public spending approaches if appropriate. The evaluation should also decisions, it must also respond to the continuous stream include an updated timetable of actions to clarify priorities. of changes that occur in the community and/or region that may not have been foreseen when the plan was initially Plan Amendments The Tomahawk Comprehensive Plan may be amended at adopted. It is appropriate that some elements of the plan any time by the City Council following the same process

58 DRAFT Implementation described above for initial Plan adoption, regardless of how Plan Updates minor the proposed amendment or change. Amendments According to the State comprehensive planning law may be appropriate throughout the lifecycle of the plan, (66.1001), comprehensive plans must be updated at least particularly if new issues emerge or trends change. These once every ten years. As opposed to the more routine amendments will typically consist of minor changes to amendments described above, plan updates often involve the plan text or maps. Large-scale changes or frequent re-writing of whole sections of the plan document and amendments to meet individual development proposals significant changes to supporting maps. should be avoided or the plan loses integrity. A plan update should include a thorough examination of the As noted above, proposed amendments must be reviewed community’s goals and objectives based on an analysis of by the Plan Commission prior to final action and adoption by current growth trends and major changes that have occurred the City Council. The public should be notified of proposed since the plan was initially adopted or last amended. Plan Plan changes and allowed an opportunity for review and updates must be formally adopted following the same comment. For major amendments, the City might consider procedure described above for initial plan adoption. soliciting public opinion through surveys and/or community meetings prior to the official public hearing. Plan Chapter Consistency The following criteria should be considered when reviewing The State of Wisconsin planning legislation requires that the plan amendments and updates: Implementation Chapter describe how each of the required elements will be integrated and made consistent with the • The change is consistent with the overall goals and other elements of the plan. Since all the chapters were objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. completed simultaneously, no known inconsistencies exist. • The change does not create an adverse impact on public It is noted that some overlap exists between the nine plan facilities and services that cannot be mitigated. chapters. As a result, some goals, objectives, and actions are repeated or are similar in multiple chapters. • Development resulting from the change does not create an undue impact on surrounding properties. Such development should be consistent with the physical character of the surrounding neighborhood or would upgrade and improve its viability. • The change allows a more viable transition to the planned uses on adjacent properties than the current land use. • The change does not have a significant adverse impact on the natural environment including trees, slopes and groundwater, or the impact could be mitigated by improvements on the site or in the same vicinity. • There is a change in neighborhood characteristics that would justify a change. • The change corrects an error made in the original plan. • There is a community or regional need identified in the comprehensive plan for the proposed land use or service. • The change does not adversely impact any landmarks or other historically significant structures or properties unless mitigated through relocation, commemoration or dedication.

City of Tomahawk Comprehensive Plan 2017 DRAFT 59 Appendix A Public Participation Plan

60 DRAFT Public Participation Plan City of Tomahawk Comprehensive Plan 2017 DRAFT 61 Appendix B Adoption Resolution

62 DRAFT Adoption Resolution City of Tomahawk Comprehensive Plan 2017 DRAFT 63 Appendix C Adoption Ordinance

64 DRAFT Adoption Ordinance City of Tomahawk Comprehensive Plan 2017 DRAFT 65 City of Tomahawk Comprehensive Plan 2017